Requires police to get a warrant before using devices that track cell phones.
This bill would make it generally illegal for law enforcement and intelligence agencies to use cell-site simulators, which are devices that act like fake cell towers to find and track phones. They would need a court warrant to use these devices, except in specific emergencies. The bill also sets strict rules for how these devices can be used and what information can be collected, aiming to protect people's privacy.
Today, the rules for how law enforcement and intelligence agencies use cell-site simulators can vary, and in some cases, they may be used without a warrant. After this bill, these agencies would generally be banned from using cell-site simulators unless they get a specific court warrant or are responding to a defined emergency. This would create a nationwide standard for their use, requiring more transparency and judicial oversight.
S 2522 · 119th Congress · July 29, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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