Bill > A02311

This bill amends Section 700.05 of the criminal procedure law to include the use of an "electronic tracking device" within the definition of "eavesdropping," which generally refers to illegal surveillance. An "electronic tracking device" is defined as any electronic or mechanical tool that allows for the monitoring of a person or object's movement, typically using a Global Positioning System (GPS) or similar technology. This change means that law enforcement will now need to obtain a warrant, a legal order from a judge, before they can use such devices to track individuals or property, aligning the regulation of electronic tracking with other forms of surveillance that already require judicial authorization.