The bill amends Chapter 12-5 of the General Laws, specifically adding a new section titled "Warrant for a tracking device." This new section defines a "tracking device" as an electronic or mechanical device used to track the movement of a person or object. It establishes the requirements for obtaining a warrant for the installation and use of such a device, including the necessity for the warrant to specify the date of issuance, grounds for probable cause, and the identification of the person or property to be tracked. The warrant must also dictate that the installation occurs within ten days of issuance and that the tracking device can be used for a maximum of fifteen days, with the possibility of extensions for good cause.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces specific legal language regarding the issuance and duration of tracking device warrants. It aims to provide clarity and structure to the process of obtaining and extending warrants for tracking devices, ensuring that law enforcement follows a defined protocol. The act is set to take effect upon passage.