Search and seizure of computer and contents. (HB2050)
Introduced By
Del. Michael Webert (R-Marshall) with support from co-patron Del. Randy Minchew (R-Leesburg)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Search and seizure of computer and contents. Provides that any search warrant issued for the search and seizure of a computer, computer network, or other device containing electronic or digital information shall be deemed to include the search and seizure of the physical components and the electronic or digital information contained in any such device or network. The bill also provides that the search of the contents of any such device or network may be done in any location and is not limited to the location where such device or network was seized. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/09/2013 | Committee |
01/09/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101872D |
01/09/2013 | Referred to Committee on Science and Technology |
01/23/2013 | Referred from Science and Technology |
01/23/2013 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/29/2013 | Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal |
01/30/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/05/2013 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
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