The 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, carrying more severe penalties.

The new legal language inserted into the statute clarifies the distinction between general violations and those associated with dangerous crimes, thereby increasing the consequences for more serious offenses. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1168 c1: 934.425
S 1168 er: 934.425