Bill > HB0261

This bill amends the Electronic Information Privacy Act by introducing a new definition for "subscriber record," which encompasses various types of information held by providers of electronic communication or remote computing services that reveal a subscriber's identity, contact details, service usage, and payment methods. It clarifies that law enforcement agencies generally need a search warrant based on probable cause to obtain electronic information, including location data, stored data, or transmitted data from electronic devices, or electronic information sent to service providers, with specific exceptions for emergencies, stolen devices, or informed consent. The bill also outlines procedures for notifying individuals when their electronic information has been accessed by law enforcement, allowing for delayed notification under certain circumstances to protect investigations or individuals, and establishes that information obtained in violation of these provisions will be excluded as evidence, similar to violations of constitutional rights. Furthermore, it creates a new section detailing exceptions where law enforcement can access electronic information without adhering to the chapter's requirements, such as when obtaining it from other jurisdictions through legal means or via established interagency agreements, and reiterates that this chapter represents the exclusive method for law enforcement to acquire such data.

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