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House passes bill allowing law enforcement equipment on utility poles despite privacy concerns
Summary
The Kansas House approved HB 2109, permitting law enforcement agencies to attach and operate equipment on utility poles in public rights-of-way and exempting utilities from related civil liability. Supporters cited public-safety benefits; opponents raised warrant, retention and data-security concerns.
The Kansas House on Feb. 14 passed HB 2109, a bill authorizing law enforcement agencies to attach and operate law enforcement equipment on utility poles in the public right of way and exempting public utilities from civil liability related to that action. The bill passed by a constitutional majority, 78 in favor and 40 opposed.
Proponents said the bill would aid public safety by allowing law enforcement to place cameras and other monitoring devices where…
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