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City staff urges amendments to bill limiting government access to historical location data
Summary
Aurora staff recommended an 'amend' position on a Senate bill that would restrict government access to historical location databases, citing conflicts with current procedures for obtaining probable cause, retention periods, and multi‑jurisdictional investigations; committee voted to pursue amendments and staff will work with sponsors.
City staff told the Pfizer advisory committee on Feb. 5 that a proposed state law to ban government access to historical location databases would disrupt investigative practices and create legal conflicts unless narrowed. The staff recommended an 'amend' position and asked to work with bill sponsors to clarify definitions and carve-outs for law enforcement usage.
Staff explained that historical location information is routinely used to establish…
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