Mike Maharrey writes:
A bill introduced in the Oregon Senate would ban the warrantless use of stingray devices for location tracking or to sweep up electronic communications in most situations. The proposed law would not only protect privacy in Oregon, but it would also hinder one aspect of the federal surveillance state.
Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend) introduced Senate Bill 563 (SB563) on Jan. 14. The legislation would help block the use of cell site simulators, commonly known as “stingrays.”
Read more about the Oregon bill on TenthAmendmentCenter.
There’s also a Mississippi bill Mike writes about:
A bill filed in the Mississippi House would ban the warrantless use of stingray devices for location tracking or to sweep up electronic communications in most situations. The proposed law would not only protect privacy in Mississippi, but it would also hinder one aspect of the federal surveillance state.
Rep. Steve Hopkins (R-7) introduced House Bill 85 (HB85) on Jan. 11. The legislation would help block the use of cell site simulators, commonly known as “stingrays.”
Read more about the Mississippi bill on TenthAmendmentCenter.
And read about a bill in New York that Mike describes:
A bill introduced in the New York Assembly would limit the warrantless use of surveillance drones. The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state.
Assm. Nick Perry (D-Brooklyn), along with three Democrat cosponsors, introduced Assembly Bill 280 (A280) on Jan. 9. The legislation would require a warrant for drone surveillance in most situations.
No law enforcement agency or a state, county or municipal agency shall use a drone or other unmanned aircraft to gather, store or collect evidence of any type, including audio or video recordings, or both, or other information pertaining to criminal conduct or conduct in violation of a statute or regulation except to the extent specifically authorized in a valid search warrant; provided, however, that the use of a drone by a law enforcement agency or a state, county or municipal agency is not prohibited when exigent circumstances exist.
Read more about the New York bill on TenthAmendmentCenter.
Thanks to Joe Cadillic for always pointing these out to me.