HB 2909 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to law enforcement warrant for third party information

HB 2909 requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant before accessing certain third-party records from internet or phone service providers, directly affecting law enforcement agencies and companies like email or mobile carriers. The bill mandates warrants for most subscriber data (including names, addresses, phone numbers, and payment info) and other customer information during criminal investigations, except when the customer consents, an emergency exists (e.g., imminent harm), or data is publicly accessible. It creates limited exceptions for providers to disclose information without a warrant in specific emergencies or if inadvertently discovered during criminal activity. The law aims to protect user privacy by imposing a warrant requirement for sensitive digital data, aligning with broader privacy protections for electronic communications.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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Kayla Young
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