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IA HF229
A bill for an act relating to the unauthorized placement of a global positioning device and providing penalties.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the unauthorized placement of a global positioning device. Under the bill, a person shall not place a global positioning device or a device equipped with global positioning technology on a motor vehicle owned or leased by another person without the consent of the other person. The bill also prohibits a person from intentionally obtaining information regarding the movement or location of another person from a global positioning device or a device equipped with global positioning technology that has been placed without the consent of the other person. The bill does not apply to any of the following: (1) a manufacturer, as defined in Code section 321.1, or a person acting within the scope of the person’s employment, who installs an in-vehicle communication or telematics system, (2) a device installed with the vehicle owner’s permission for automobile insurance rating, underwriting, or claims handling purposes, (3) a peace officer acting within the scope of employment, (4) a parent or guardian tracking the movement or location of the parent’s minor child or guardian’s ward, (5) an employer or business owner tracking the movement or location of a motor vehicle owned, leased, or assigned for use by the employer or business owner, or (6) a person tracking the movement or location of a device included within the person’s shared cellular communications service plan. A person who violates the bill commits a serious misdemeanor. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $430 but not more than $2,560.
AI Summary
This bill addresses the unauthorized use of global positioning (GPS) devices by making it illegal to place a GPS device on someone else's motor vehicle without their consent or to intentionally obtain location information from such a device. The bill defines several exceptions to these restrictions, including installations by vehicle manufacturers, devices used for insurance purposes, tracking by law enforcement, parents tracking minor children, employers tracking company vehicles, and individuals tracking devices on shared cellular plans. If someone violates these provisions, they will be charged with a serious misdemeanor, which can result in up to one year of confinement and a fine ranging from $430 to $2,560. The legislation aims to protect individuals' privacy by preventing unauthorized tracking and monitoring of their vehicle movements, while still allowing certain legitimate uses of GPS technology in specific professional, familial, and service-related contexts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage. (on 02/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF229 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF229.html |
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