Bill > SB2331

This bill requires law enforcement agencies in Mississippi to obtain a search warrant based on probable cause before using a "cell site simulator device," which is defined as any device that mimics a cell tower to collect data from nearby communications devices, including location, stored data, or transmitted information. However, law enforcement can use these devices without a warrant in cases of terrorism where there's probable cause and an imminent threat to life or bodily injury, but this warrantless use is limited to 24 hours or until a warrant is denied. The bill also amends existing laws to ensure that applications for using cell site simulators under those laws must be accompanied by a warrant issued under this new act, and any data collected from devices not targeted by a warrant must be deleted promptly, generally within 48 hours, or within 24 hours for warrantless searches.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2331.xml