Bill > HB407

This bill amends Pennsylvania's stalking law to expand protections against unauthorized location tracking, creating a new criminal offense for installing tracking devices or applications on another person without consent. The bill defines unauthorized location tracking as placing a technological device, program, or application on someone else to monitor their location or movement, with several specific exceptions. These exceptions include tracking by law enforcement with a court order, parents tracking their minor children under certain circumstances, guardians tracking incapacitated persons or seniors, fleet vehicle owners tracking company vehicles, and businesses obtaining informed consent. The bill establishes grading for this new offense, initially classifying it as a misdemeanor of the third degree, with increased penalties if the victim is protected by a court order or if the offender has prior convictions. The offense can be prosecuted in the location where the tracking information was received, where the victim resides, or where the tracked property is located. Additionally, the bill requires the defendant to pay for the removal of any unauthorized tracking devices, and mandates that the law will take effect 60 days after passage. The changes aim to provide clearer legal protections against invasive tracking technologies and stalking behaviors.

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