HB 2546: Electronic communication service or remote computing service; obtaining records without a warrant.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Obtaining records concerning electronic communication service or remote computing service without a warrant. Provides that when disclosure of real-time location data or subscriber data is not prohibited by federal law, an investigative or law-enforcement officer may obtain real-time location data or subscriber data without a warrant if the investigative or law-enforcement officer reasonably believes that (i) an individual or group of individuals has made a credible threat via electronic communication to commit an act of violence upon the property, including the buildings and grounds thereof, of any (a) child day center, including any preschool program offered by a publicly funded provider; (b) preschool or nursery program certified by the Board of Education; or (c) public, private, or religious elementary or secondary school and (ii) a warrant cannot be obtained in time to prevent the identified danger or identify the source of the threat. The bill also provides that no real-time location data or subscriber data shall be admissible in a criminal proceeding unless a judge finds that probable cause for the issuance of a search warrant existed at the time of the search and such data is otherwise admissible, provided that no such data obtained is presented to establish the necessary probable cause.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 21, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0286)
2. March 21, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 286 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 11, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 11, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
5. March 10, 2025Signed by President
6. March 7, 2025Signed by Speaker
7. March 7, 2025Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2546ER)
8. March 7, 2025Enrolled
9. February 20, 2025Senate Amendments agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N)
10. February 19, 2025Passed Senate with amendments (40-Y 0-N)
11. February 19, 2025Engrossed by Senate as amended
12. February 19, 2025Courts of Justice Amendments agreed to

Showing 12 most recent of 32 actions. Full history