Prohibits the use of cell-site simulators by law enforcement officers; provides a right of action for violations.

The bill amends the civil rights law by adding a new article prohibiting the use of cell-site simulators by law enforcement officers. It defines "cell-site simulator" as any device that functions as or simulates a base station for commercial mobile services or private mobile services to identify, locate, or intercept transmissions from cellular devices. The bill provides a right of action for individuals subjected to the use of prohibited surveillance technologies, allowing them to seek injunctive relief, actual damages, and punitive damages. The act takes effect immediately.

Prohibits the use of cell-site simulators by law enforcement officers; provides a right of action for violations.

The bill amends the civil rights law by adding a new article prohibiting the use of cell-site simulators by law enforcement officers. It defines "cell-site simulator" as any device that functions as or simulates a base station for commercial mobile services or private mobile services to identify, locate, or intercept transmissions from cellular devices. The bill provides a right of action for individuals subjected to the use of prohibited surveillance technologies, allowing them to seek injunctive relief, actual damages, and punitive damages. The act takes effect immediately.