This bill aims to regulate smartphone monitoring and geolocation tracking in Minnesota by establishing strict consent requirements and providing individuals with legal recourse if their geolocation information or smartphone data is accessed without permission. It introduces new legal language under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F, specifically section 325F.6985, which outlines definitions, prohibitions, exceptions, and remedies related to smartphone monitoring. Key provisions include the requirement for conspicuous display of monitoring applications, two-factor authentication for their use, and a prohibition against installing such applications on another person's smartphone without consent.

The bill also specifies exceptions for certain scenarios, such as parental monitoring of minor children, employer monitoring of employees with prior notice, and law enforcement access under specific circumstances. Additionally, it establishes a cause of action for individuals whose data has been unlawfully accessed, allowing them to seek damages for financial losses and emotional distress. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance privacy protections for smartphone users while balancing the needs of parents, employers, and law enforcement.