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Last Action

Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Wildlife Resources, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-03-20

Vote Breakdown

No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill requires private detectives and investigators to obtain a search warrant before installing electronic tracking devices, and requires wildlife protectors to obtain judicial authorization before conducting inspections or investigations on private property, including the areas immediately surrounding homes and vessels.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill protects North Carolinians' Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures by requiring judicial oversight before private investigators can use surveillance technology and before state wildlife officials can inspect private property.
• •They contend that property owners should have legal protections preventing government agents from investigating their homes and land without a warrant or court order, ensuring privacy rights are respected.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue this bill could hamper wildlife enforcement efforts by adding procedural requirements that slow investigations into poaching, illegal wildlife trafficking, or other violations on private land.
• •They may also contend that requiring warrants for routine inspections at commercial food establishments could reduce inspectors' ability to quickly verify compliance with wildlife possession laws and public health protections.