Revise electronic license privacy law
This bill amends Montana's electronic license privacy law to clarify that showing an electronic driver's license on a device does not allow police to search the device. The change directly affects drivers who use digital licenses and law enforcement officers who may request access to a phone during traffic stops. By explicitly stating that displaying the license is not consent to search, the legislation protects the privacy of data stored on personal electronic devices. This update ensures that law enforcement must still obtain proper legal authority before accessing a driver's phone beyond the license display itself.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 11, 2024
Last action Dec 30, 2024
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