This bill establishes regulations regarding the unauthorized placement of global positioning devices (GPS) on motor vehicles. It prohibits individuals from placing a GPS device or any device equipped with GPS technology on a vehicle owned or leased by another person without their consent. Additionally, it forbids the intentional acquisition of information about another person's movement or location from a GPS device that has been placed without consent. Violations of this law will be classified as a serious misdemeanor, which carries penalties of up to one year of confinement and fines ranging from $430 to $2,560.

The bill outlines specific exceptions where the regulations do not apply. These exceptions include actions taken by manufacturers or their employees installing communication systems, devices installed with the vehicle owner's permission for insurance purposes, peace officers acting within their employment scope, parents or guardians tracking minors, employers tracking vehicles owned or leased for business purposes, and individuals tracking devices on their shared cellular plans. The intent of the bill is to protect individuals' privacy while still allowing for certain legitimate uses of GPS technology.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 708.11A