The proposed bill introduces a new section to the Criminal Code that establishes the crime of "unlawful installation of a global positioning system" (GPS). This offense occurs when an individual knowingly installs or places a GPS device to track another person's location without their knowledge, consent, or permission. The bill classifies this act as a petty misdemeanor, thereby imposing legal penalties on those who engage in such behavior.
Additionally, the bill outlines specific exemptions to this law, which include certified law enforcement officers acting within the scope of their official duties and licensed private investigators operating under the Private Investigations Act. The legislation also defines what constitutes a global positioning system, clarifying that it refers to any device capable of transmitting location data to track the position and movement of individuals or property.