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AL HB491
Bill
Status
3/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Allen Treadaway
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 13A-6-92 to add definition of "electronic tracking device" as an electronic or mechanical device that permits tracking of a person or object's movement.
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Creates new Section 13A-6-95 making it a Class A misdemeanor to place any electronic tracking device on another person's property without consent or legal authorization.
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Creates new Section 13A-6-96 making it a Class C felony to place an electronic tracking device on another's property with intent to surveil, stalk, harass, or for any unlawful purpose.
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Elevates the offense to a Class B felony if the conduct violates an existing domestic violence protection order, elder abuse protection order, temporary restraining order, or any other court order.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses, electronic device, placing certain devices on the property of another person, prohibited, penalties, Secs. 13A-6-95, 13A-6-96 added; Sec. 13A-6-92 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
3/10/2022