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S 5479

Relates to unauthorized use of a mobile telephone or any data contained therein

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie

S 5479 targets unauthorized use of mobile phones and data, outlining offenses and penalties; affects owners, users, law enforcement, and data custodians.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · S 5479

Summary of Senate Bill S 5479

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 5479
  • Title: Relates to unauthorized use of a mobile telephone or any data contained therein
  • Primary Sponsor: Leroy Comrie
  • Status: Referred to Codes
  • Introduced: February 21, 2025

Legislative History

  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-02-21: Referred to Codes (listed twice in the provided record)
  • Related Bills (prior sessions):
    • S 7795
    • S 140
    • S 947

Notes:
- The provided information confirms only the introductory details and committee referral. The full text, definitions, offenses, penalties, and procedural rules are not included here. The “Codes” committee designation suggests the bill addresses criminal law or criminal procedure aspects, but specifics are not disclosed in the available material.

Purpose and Scope (as inferred from the title)

  • The bill appears to address unauthorized use of a mobile telephone and/or data contained on or accessed through a mobile device. While the exact provisions are not provided, such bills typically cover issues such as unauthorized access, use, possession, transfer, or exploitation of a mobile device or personal data, and may propose penalties, defenses, or enforcement mechanisms.

Key Provisions (not specified in the provided text)

  • The actual text would define:
    • What constitutes “unauthorized use” (e.g., accessing, using, or transferring data without permission).
    • The types of devices or data covered (standard mobile phones, smartphones, SIM data, stored personal data, cloud data, etc.).
    • Offenses and penalties (classification of the offense, fines, incarceration, restitution).
    • Defenses or exceptions (e.g., lawful search, consent, mistaken identity).
    • Enforcement provisions (who can prosecute, investigative powers).
    • Civil remedies or penalties, if any.
    • Penalty enhancements for certain circumstances (e.g., theft, burglary, repeat offenses).

Note: Without the bill text, the exact provisions and their impact cannot be stated with certainty.

Affected Parties

  • Individuals who own or use mobile telephones or store data on devices containing personal information.
  • Potential defendants accused of unauthorized use.
  • Law enforcement and prosecutors, given the referral to the Codes committee.
  • Telecommunication providers or data custodians, if the bill interacts with service records or data access.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • After introduction, the bill was referred to the Codes committee on February 21, 2025.
  • If the Codes committee advances the bill, it would typically proceed to hearings, amendments, and votes before moving to the full chamber for consideration.
  • The presence of related bills from prior sessions may indicate ongoing interest in addressing unauthorized use of mobile devices and data.

Next Steps for Tracking

  • Review the full text of S 5479 when released by the Senate to understand:
    • Definitions, offenses, and penalties
    • Any civil remedies or enforcement provisions
    • Effective dates and transition rules
  • Monitor Codes committee hearings and votes for amendments.
  • Compare with related bills (S 7795, S 140, S 947) to identify common themes or changes across sessions.

If you’d like, I can update this summary with specific provisions once the bill’s text becomes available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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