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Witnesses urge fast responses from social platforms in "Chris Steele's Law" hearing
Summary
Supporters, including survivors, prosecutors and law enforcement, told the House Judiciary Committee that HB 4,045 (dash-2) would speed communications-provider responses to search warrants in stalking and domestic-violence cases — 72 hours for social media platforms and five business days for other providers — and could prevent escalation and save lives.
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony Monday in favor of House Bill 4,045, named "Chris Steele's Law," which would require defined social media platforms to respond to certain search-warrant requests within 72 hours and other communications providers within five business days under the dash‑2 amendment.
Representative Kevin Mannix, who opened the presentation, said the measure is intended to close a systems gap that has allowed dangerous delays in returning communications data to law enforcement. He said the bill’s narrow focus is to expedite responses in stalking and domestic-violence investigations so officers can…
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