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GA SB97

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Setzler

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 16-11-62 to make it unlawful to intentionally and clandestinely place electronic monitoring devices to track any person's physical location without their lawful consent

  • Creates exceptions allowing tracking devices when the vehicle/aircraft owner, lessor, lessee, or lienholder consents, or when placed by U.S. military personnel performing official duties

  • Permits parents, legal guardians, or those in loco parentis to track children under age 21 or incapacitated individuals in their care

  • Exempts mobile telephone/data service providers tracking vehicle operators or passengers, and manufacturer-installed monitoring devices in vehicles or aircraft

  • Clarifies that automated license plate recognition systems (as defined in Code Section 35-1-22) are not subject to these restrictions

Legislative Description

Eavesdropping; limitations regarding the use of electronic monitoring devices; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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