H.R. 1061 · 115th Congress
Cell Location Privacy Act of 2017
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jason Chaffetz
- Introduced
- 2017-02-15
- Latest action
- 2017-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Cell Location Privacy Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly use a cell-site simulator. A violator is subject to a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.
The bill creates exceptions to allow a governmental entity to use a cell-site simulator in certain circumstances—pursuant to a warrant, to conduct electronic surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Service Act of 1978, or in an emergency situation.
It prohibits the use of information unlawfully acquired from a cell-site simulator as evidence in a legal or official proceeding.