S. 27
An Act to protect private electronic communication, browsing and other activity
Senate Sponsor: State Senator Jamie Eldridge
House Sponsor: State Representative Jay Livingstone
This bill has five main provisions. The bill requires police to obtain warrants for digital searches, and creates a statutory warrant requirement for police use of a cell-site simulator. The bill also establishes transparency and reporting requirements on digital searches, outlaws police use of reverse location and provides for robust enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance.