Bill Text: SC H3285 | 2017-2018 | 122nd General Assembly | Introduced

South Carolina House Bill 3285 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Cell-site simulator technology

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-01-10 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary [H3285 Detail]

Download: South_Carolina-2017-H3285-Introduced.html

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SHALL NOT PURCHASE CELL-SITE SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY FROM A COMPANY THAT REQUIRES THE PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT TO ENTER INTO A NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 23 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 23-1-235. (A) A law enforcement agency shall not purchase cell-site simulator technology from a company that requires the purchaser of the equipment to enter into a nondisclosure agreement.

(B) As contained in this section, 'cell-site simulator technology' means technology designed to intercept cell phone signals and capture text messages, emails, and other data."

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.