The bill amends Arkansas law regarding harassment to explicitly include the use of tracking devices as an offense. It introduces a new definition for "tracking device," which is described as a device that reveals the location or movement of an individual through electronic signals. The bill modifies the existing harassment statute to incorporate the use of tracking devices, making it an offense to track a person without their consent, unless the individual is a minor and the tracker is a parent or legal guardian.

Additionally, the bill revises the language in the harassment statute to clarify the conditions under which harassment occurs. It maintains the existing behaviors that constitute harassment, such as physical contact, use of obscene language, and following someone in public, while adding the new provision regarding tracking devices. This change aims to enhance the protection of individuals from unwanted surveillance and harassment through modern technology.

Statutes affected:
HB 1641: 5-71-101, 5-71-208(a)
Act 600: 5-71-101, 5-71-208(a)