Bill > HF1744

This bill expands the legal circumstances under which law enforcement can use mobile tracking devices on motor vehicles, specifically for stolen and fleeing vehicles. The bill modifies existing law to allow tracking devices to be used on stolen vehicles without the requirement that the vehicle be occupied when the device is installed, and reduces the timeframe for follow-up actions from 24 to 12 hours. For fleeing vehicles, the bill introduces a new provision that permits tracking devices to be used, with similar procedural requirements as those for stolen vehicles. In both cases, law enforcement must prepare a detailed report documenting the tracking device's use, including evidence supporting the vehicle's status, attachment method, duration, and investigation impact. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to report the number of search warrants obtained for tracking devices to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension annually, which will be summarized in the bureau's biennial report to the legislature. The new provisions aim to provide law enforcement with more flexible tools for investigating vehicle-related crimes while maintaining accountability through reporting and time-limited tracking.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1744&ssn=0&y=2025