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S 6306

Relates to unlawful surveillance

2025 Regular Session Introduced by James Sanders

S 6306 aims to curb unlawful surveillance by defining it, banning unauthorized spying, setting penalties and remedies, and protecting individuals' privacy from encroachment.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · S 6306

Summary of S 6306 — Relates to unlawful surveillance

Note: The full text of bill S 6306 is not provided here. The following summary reflects the bill’s title, sponsor, and basic legislative status, with clarifications on what is known and what remains to be seen in the enacted text.

Basic information

  • Bill number: S 6306
  • Title: Relates to unlawful surveillance
  • Status: Referred to Codes (Introduced March 10, 2025)
  • Primary sponsor: James Sanders Jr.
  • Related bills (prior-session): S 7124, S 4697, S 3037, S 3253, S 5011

Purpose and intent (as implied by the title)

  • The bill is intended to address “unlawful surveillance.” While the exact provisions are not provided in the summary, the title suggests an emphasis on prohibiting or restricting surveillance activities deemed unlawful, defining what constitutes unlawful surveillance, and establishing penalties or remedies related to such activities.

Key provisions (subject to text)

  • The exact statutory language is not included in the available information. Based on typical structure for “unlawful surveillance” measures, potential areas the bill could address include:
    • Definitions of unlawful surveillance and related terms (e.g., surveillance devices, interception, privacy in private spaces).
    • Prohibitions on specific surveillance practices without appropriate authorization or consent.
    • Exceptions or warrants for law enforcement or other entities.
    • Penalties for violations (criminal offenses, civil penalties, or both), with potential tiering by severity or context.
    • Enforcement mechanisms, who may bring claims, and remedies for victims.
    • Data handling, retention, and privacy protections related to surveillance technologies.
  • Important: These are potential areas. The actual bill text may differ significantly in scope and detail.

Who/what would be affected

  • Individuals’ privacy rights and protections against surveillance.
  • Entities engaging in surveillance activities (e.g., private individuals, businesses, institutions, and possibly government or law enforcement when acting outside authorized procedures).
  • Potential impact on technology providers and service providers involved in surveillance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current stage: Referred to Codes, meaning the bill will be reviewed by the Codes committee, with possible public hearings, amendments, and votes before advancing to the floor for further action.
  • Next steps: Committee consideration, potential amendments, floor passage or rejection, and coordination with other chamber (if applicable). Updates will reflect the official text and any amendments.

Related considerations

  • The existence of prior-session bills (S 7124, S 4697, S 3037, S 3253, S 5011) suggests ongoing legislative interest in privacy and surveillance issues, and there may be overlapping or preceding proposals that inform S 6306’s approach.

What to watch for

  • The published bill text will specify:
    • The exact definition and scope of “unlawful surveillance.”
    • The precise prohibitions, exceptions, and conditions.
    • Penalties, remedies, and enforcement mechanisms.
    • Any related reporting, compliance, or data-handling requirements.
  • Check the official legislative portal for the full text, fiscal notes, and committee reports as they become available.

If you’d like, I can monitor for updates and provide a detailed analysis once the full text is published.

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

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