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H 3059 - Prohibits the confiscation of a cell phone at an investigation

Tracking Level: Of Interest
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford
Last Action: 1/8/2013 - House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary
House Committee: Judy
Assigned To:
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a law enforcement officer from confiscating or seizing a cell phone, video recorder or other electronic recording device at the scene of a law enforcement investigation or lawful arrest unless its use substantially impedes or interferes with the investigation or arrest.

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