This bill amends section 934.425 of the Florida Statutes to enhance criminal penalties for the unauthorized installation or use of tracking devices or applications. Specifically, it establishes that a person who knowingly installs or places a tracking device on another person's property or uses such a device to track another person's location without consent commits a felony of the third degree. However, if the violation is committed to facilitate or commit a "dangerous crime," as defined in the law, the offense escalates to a felony of the second degree.

The bill introduces new legal language that specifies these enhanced penalties, with the insertion of provisions that differentiate between general violations and those associated with dangerous crimes. The effective date for this legislation is set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1168 c1: 934.425