Bill > H1845

This bill amends Chapter 268 of the General Laws by adding a new section that establishes criminal penalties for tampering with GPS (Global Positioning System) tracking devices. Specifically, the bill makes it a crime for an individual who has been court-ordered to wear a GPS tracking device as a condition of probation or pre-trial release to intentionally damage, remove, modify, or deactivate the device, or even attempt to do so. The proposed legislation sets clear punishments for such actions, including potential imprisonment of up to five years in state prison or up to two-and-a-half years in a House of Correction. This bill aims to ensure that individuals under court-mandated GPS monitoring cannot evade tracking by intentionally interfering with their monitoring device, which could help maintain public safety and ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1845