MA H2036

Knowingly installing or using an electronic tracking device in or on a motor vehicle without consent of the operator and all occupants is punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, or both

Law enforcement may use tracking devices in furtherance of criminal investigations when conducted in accordance with state and federal law

Parents or legal guardians who own or lease a vehicle may track their minor children without consent, unless they have an active restraining order or no-contact order against any vehicle occupant

Exemptions apply for tracking stolen goods, vehicle theft recovery devices, licensed motor vehicle dealers with written consent for credit sales/loans/leases, and businesses tracking company-owned vehicles driven by employees or contractors

Manufacturer-installed tracking systems, telematics providers, rental car companies, and insurance company devices installed with owner permission are excluded from the prohibition