SB 284: Police Authority to Block Communications to Barricaded Person

Privacy & Technology

Bill Number: SB 284

Year: 2009

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.

Read the bill here.

Current Status:

06/01/2009 Signed by Governor