The bill H.223 aims to enhance protections against stalking and domestic violence by regulating the use of tracking technology. It explicitly states that monitoring a person's movements through tracking devices without their consent is considered stalking. The legislation prohibits the installation or use of electronic tracking devices on motor vehicles without the consent of all occupants, with exceptions for law enforcement and parents monitoring their minor children. It also allows victims of domestic violence to request possession of a vehicle for safety and establishes a process for survivors to terminate an abuser's access to connected vehicle services, even if the abuser is the account holder.

Key amendments include a revised definition of "course of conduct" to include the use of electronic tracking devices and the introduction of a legal framework for tracking motor vehicles. The bill mandates that vehicle service providers ensure the disconnection of tracking services for survivors without undue burden or fees, while also requiring that personal information collected during this process is managed securely and treated as confidential. Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of providers when they cannot fulfill service requests and clarifies that terminating connected vehicle services does not affect vehicle ownership. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 13-1061