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SB 284: Police Authority to Block Communications to Barricaded Person
Bill Number: SB 284
ACLU Position: Monitor
Sponsors: Sen. Newell; Rep. Levy
Description:
Allows the supervising representative of a law enforcement agency to order a communications or internet provider to cut, intercept or divert phone, cellular or digital communications if there is probable cause to believe a person is holding a hostage or has barricaded themselves in a structure or vehicle and is armed and posing a danger to themselves or others.
Current Status:
- 06/01/2009 Signed by Governor



