This bill concerns digital information contained on a computer or portable communication device seized by law enforcement.
This bill:
- defines terms and modifies definitions;
- provides specific procedures and requirements regarding the copying and return of digital data on certain seized computers or portable communication devices;
- prohibits a law enforcement agency or prosecuting agency from conditioning the return of digital data from a seized computer or portable communication device on the owner consenting to a search of the computer or portable communication device or providing the owner's password or otherwise unlocking the computer or portable communication device;
- requires a prosecuting attorney to notify the agency with custody of a seized computer or portable communication device within a specific time period when the prosecuting attorney determines that the computer or portable communication device no longer needs to be retained as evidence; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced:
Amended 2/18/2025 11:02:536:
Substitute #1:
Substitute #2:
Substitute #3:
Substitute #4: