Relating to the unauthorized placement of a global positioning device and providing penalties

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. 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.