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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1440

HB 1440: Cell site simulator devices

Prohibiting the use of a cell site simulator device without a warrant.

Summary

  • Expands the Privacy Act to prohibit the use of a cellsite simulator device unless authorized pursuant to a court order or in certain emergency situations.
  • Prohibits the state and its political subdivisions from collecting or using a person's electronic data or metadata without: (1) that person's informed consent; (2) a warrant; or (3) a legally recognized exception to the warrant requirements.
  • Requires law enforcement to limit or delete certain types of information that is collected through the use of a cell site simulator device from a party not specified in a court order targeted for that purpose.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1440), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2015
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2015
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 2015
  4. Passed SenateApr 14, 2015
  5. GovernorMay 11, 2015
  6. LawMay 11, 2015
Prime sponsor
David Taylor (R-15)
Introduced
January 21, 2015 in the House
Last action
May 11, 2015
Session law
Chapter 222, Laws of 2015
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1440, ESHB 1440

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting the use of a cell site simulator device without a warrant;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: David Taylor (R-15)

14 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Roger Goodman D-45Gerry Pollet D-46Elizabeth Scott R-39Cary Condotta R-12Matt Shea R-4Graham Hunt R-2Representative R-26Luis Moscoso D-1Norma Smith R-10Cindy Ryu D-32Laurie Jinkins D-27Chad Magendanz R-5Jessyn Farrell D-46Bob McCaslin R-4

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2015
Version voted on: ESHB 1440
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51000
Republican46001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 14, 2015
Version voted on: ESHB 1440
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican25000
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 16, 2015
Version voted on: ESHB 1440
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50001
Republican46001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 5/11/2015. (ESHB 1440)
  2. Chapter 222, 2015 Laws. (ESHB 1440)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1440)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1440)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1440)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1440)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1440)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1440)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1440)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1440)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1440)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1440)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1440)
  14. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1440)
  15. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESHB 1440)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1440)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1440)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1440)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1440)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1440)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1440)
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  25. PS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1440)
  26. PS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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