Wis. Passes Bill Requiring Wireless Carriers to Provide Locations Without Warrants

The Wisconsin Senate voted 29-3 on Tuesday for a bill that would require wireless carriers to provide law enforcement with device location information without a warrant if the subscriber consents and the company believes disclosure could prevent death or injury. Carriers would also provide that information under AB-960 if they receive a written request from law enforcement stating that disclosure is needed to respond to an emergency call or situation involving possible death or serious physical injury. Also, the bill would give wireless providers immunity from criminal liability for such disclosures. The Assembly previously approved the bill. It will need a signature from Gov. Tony Evers (D) to become law.