This bill aims to revise search and seizure laws concerning the acquisition and use of electronic communications and related materials by state and local governments. It establishes that governmental entities are prohibited from obtaining electronic communications and related materials without a search warrant, thereby enhancing privacy protections for individuals. The bill also specifies that stored data obtained in violation of these provisions is inadmissible in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings. Additionally, it clarifies the circumstances under which a government entity may obtain stored data without a warrant, including consent from the device owner and certain emergency situations.

Key amendments include the addition of a provision that allows law enforcement to access electronic communications between undercover officers and device owners without a warrant, and a stipulation that any evidence obtained in violation of the new regulations cannot be used in legal proceedings. The bill also modifies existing laws regarding the disclosure of electronic communications, ensuring that such disclosures are only permissible under a search warrant or investigative subpoena. Overall, the legislation seeks to strengthen the legal framework surrounding electronic data privacy and limit governmental overreach in accessing personal information.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_1(1): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_1(2): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_1(3): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_1(4): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_1(5): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_1(6): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_1: 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(1): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(10): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(11): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(12): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(13): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(14): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(15): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(16): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(2): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(3): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(4): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(5): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(6): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(7): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(8): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2(9): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_2: 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_3(1): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_3(10): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_3(11): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_3(2): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_3(3): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_3(4): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_3(5): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_3(6): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_3(7): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_3(8): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_3(9): 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_3: 46-5-112, 46-5-602, 46-5-606
SB0282_X(1): 46-5-112, 46-5-602
SB0282_X(2): 46-5-112, 46-5-602
SB0282_X(3): 46-5-112, 46-5-602
SB0282_X(4): 46-5-112, 46-5-602
SB0282_X(5): 46-5-112, 46-5-602
SB0282_X: 46-5-112, 46-5-602