RI H5893 | 2019 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: Introduced on March 22 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-02 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Establishes electronic data privacy act prohibiting any government entity from accessing electronic devices without search warrant. Consent, judicially recognized warrant exceptions, good faith and other exceptions would apply to the warrant requirement.

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Title

Relating Criminal Procedure-search Warrants -- Electronic Data Privacy Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-04-02HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2019-03-29HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2019)
2019-03-22HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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