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MA H1773

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Willfully installing, concealing, or placing an electronic tracking device on a motor vehicle without consent of the operator and occupants for monitoring purposes would constitute criminal harassment under Chapter 265, Section 43A

  • Law enforcement officers conducting criminal investigations in accordance with state and federal laws are exempt from the prohibition

  • Parents or legal guardians may install tracking devices on vehicles they own or lease solely to monitor their minor children who operate the vehicle

  • Vehicle owners may attach tracking devices to their own stolen vehicles to locate them, provided they notify local law enforcement

  • Businesses may track vehicles they own or lease that are driven by employees, and manufacturer-installed systems, rental car company systems, and insurance company systems with owner permission are also exempt

Legislative Description

Prohibiting motor vehicle tracking devices without consent

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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