Bill > S1221

This bill amends Chapter 209A, which typically deals with restraining orders and domestic violence protection, by adding a new provision specifically addressing GPS tracking devices. The legislation makes it a felony to remove or destroy a court-ordered GPS tracking device without judicial approval or without demonstrating that removal is necessary to prevent a greater harm. If someone violates this provision, they would face a mandatory minimum sentence of 2 years in state prison. This means that individuals subject to GPS monitoring (often in cases of domestic violence or as part of a court-ordered supervision) cannot simply disconnect or damage their tracking device without significant legal consequences. The bill aims to strengthen protections and ensure compliance with court-ordered monitoring by imposing strict criminal penalties for unauthorized GPS device tampering.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1221