Bill > H3131

This bill aims to prohibit law enforcement agencies in South Carolina from purchasing or using cell-site simulator technology, also known as "stingray" devices. These technologies are surveillance tools that can track and intercept communications from mobile devices by mimicking cell phone towers. The bill defines cell-site simulator technology as devices capable of identifying, locating, or tracking mobile devices; intercepting communications or metadata; interfering with device hardware or software; forcing device transmissions or connections; denying device access to communications services; or spoofing communications infrastructure. Law enforcement agencies that currently possess such technology are required to immediately discontinue its use and discard the devices. The bill would effectively ban these controversial surveillance tools, which have raised significant privacy concerns due to their ability to collect information from multiple devices indiscriminately. The legislation would take effect upon approval by the Governor, representing a significant restriction on law enforcement's surveillance capabilities.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3131&session=126&summary=B