The bill amends section 934.425 of the Florida Statutes to enhance criminal penalties for the installation, placement, or use of tracking devices or applications when used to commit or facilitate dangerous crimes. Specifically, it establishes that a person who violates the provisions of this section commits a felony of the third degree, unless the violation is committed in relation to a dangerous crime, in which case it escalates to a felony of the second degree. The bill also clarifies the definitions of terms such as "tracking application," "tracking device," and "business entity," and outlines the conditions under which consent for tracking is presumed revoked.

Additionally, the bill specifies exceptions to the prohibitions on tracking devices, including provisions for law enforcement, parents or guardians of minor children, caregivers of elderly or disabled individuals, and business entities acting in good faith. The effective date for this act is set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 663 Filed: 934.425
H 663 c1: 934.425