RI H7167 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Passed on July 12 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-07-12 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Passed on July 12 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-07-12 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]
Summary
Requires a warrant prior to obtaining location or other information from a service provider for cellular devices. It also establishes exceptions, including emergencies and consent of the owner, and would impose various notice requirements.
Title
Cell Phone Tracking
Sponsors
| Rep. Edith Ajello [D] | Rep. Christopher Blazejewski [D] | Rep. Katherine Kazarian [D] | Rep. Jeremiah O'Grady [D] |
| Rep. Teresa Tanzi [D] |
Roll Calls
2016-06-18 - Senate - Passage in concurrence (Y: 28 N: 2 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-06-16 - House - Passage (Y: 71 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-06-16 - House - Passage (Y: 71 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-12 | House | Signed by Governor |
| 2016-07-07 | House | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2016-06-18 | Senate | Senate passed Sub A in concurrence |
| 2016-06-18 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2016) |
| 2016-06-16 | House | House passed Sub A |
| 2016-06-16 | House | Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2016) |
| 2016-06-14 | House | Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
| 2016-06-13 | House | Scheduled for consideration (06/14/2016) |
| 2016-06-07 | House | Committee postponed at request of sponsor |
| 2016-06-04 | House | Scheduled for consideration (06/07/2016) |
| 2016-05-31 | House | Meeting postponed (05/31/2016) |
| 2016-05-27 | House | Scheduled for consideration |
| 2016-02-24 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2016-02-18 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/24/2016) |
| 2016-01-14 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
