Bill Summary for H 719 (2023-2024)

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Apr 26 2023

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 719 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 18, 2023
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE SBI TO USE A PEN REGISTER OR TRAP AND TRACE DEVICE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
Intro. by Greene, Carson Smith, Miller, Ward.

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House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

Amends GS 15A-264 to prohibit a cause of action against any provider of a wire or electronic communication service, its officers, employees, agents, or other specified person for providing information, facilities, or assistance in accordance with a request made under new GS 15A-265 (emergency warrantless use of pen register or trap and trace device). Also makes a good faith reliance on a request made under GS 15A-265 a complete defense against any civil or criminal action.