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H 3131 South Carolina House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Law enforcement

Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES SHALL NOT PURCHASE CELL-SITE SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY OR DEVICES, TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES THAT CURRENTLY POSSESS OR USE CELL-SITE SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY SHALL DISCONTINUE THEIR USE AND DISCARD THE TECHNOLOGY OR DEVICES, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "CELL-SITE SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY."
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts invasive law enforcement surveillance technology (cell-site simulators), protecting civil rights and enhancing privacy - key criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans cell-site simulators (stingrays) used for warrantless phone tracking, directly enhancing data privacy protections by restricting invasive surveillance technology.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Jan 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
lower
Dec 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
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Todd Rutherford
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