Cellular phone; use as tracking device. (HB1903)
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Cellular phone used as tracking device. Provides that a cellular phone is a tracking device when it is used to track the movement of a person, and that such use requires a warrant issued by a judicial officer. Amends § 19.2-56.2, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/08/2013 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13102780D
- 01/08/2013 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/17/2013 Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal
- 01/30/2013 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
- 02/05/2013 Left in Courts of Justice
Comments
This is a great bill that protects the rights of the public from the trash in Government.
The ACLU of Virgina supports legislation that requires law enforcement officers to obtain a warrant based upon probable cause before tracking an individual through a cell phone.
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