Smartphone “kill switch” bill falls in the California legislature

By a narrow 19 to 17 vote, the California State Senate failed to move legislation that would have mandated manufacturers to begin incorporating anti-theft software on devices that were sold in California.



State Senator Mark Leno, who is one of the sponsors of the bill, introduced in February, said, “The game is not yet over,” and he plans to bring the bill up for debate and a vote next week.



The bill needed 21 votes in favor to continue through the legislative process. Senator Leno’s office put out a statement, “This technology exists, and until it is pre-enabled on every new phone ...



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