SB 24-108
signedProhibit Unauthorized Use Public Safety Radio
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedSenate Bill 24-108, which has been signed into law and will take effect on August 7, 2024, makes it illegal for individuals to access or use public safety radio networks without proper authorization. This means that anyone who listens in or tries to communicate through these emergency channels without permission can face legal consequences. The new law applies to everyone but is particularly aimed at preventing unauthorized interference with police, fire, and other emergency services communications. Once effective, violating this law will be considered a class 2 misdemeanor.
Official Summary
The act prohibits a person from knowingly affiliating with a public safety radio network without authorization from the network's authorizing entity. Unlawful affiliation with a public safety radio network is a class 2 misdemeanor. APPROVED by Governor May 1, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Details
- Chamber
- Senate
- First action
- 2024-05-01
- Latest action
- 2024-02-05
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
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Sponsors
- Mark Baisley (primary) · Republican
- Ron Weinberg (primary) · Republican