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MN HF846
Bill
Status
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Robbins
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AI Summary
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Prohibits installing software or applications on another person's smartphone that collect geolocation information, microphone/camera data, or text messages without exceptions for parents, legal guardians, schools (with notice), and employers (with notice and legitimate business purpose).
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Requires monitoring software to appear conspicuously on phones as visible icons and undergo two-factor authentication at installation, seven days after, and every 30 days thereafter, with automatic disabling if authentication is not completed.
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Makes it unlawful to use geolocation tracking devices to intercept another person's location information without consent, with exceptions for law enforcement, court orders, emergency responders, and when a person requests assistance.
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Creates a private cause of action for individuals whose geolocation information, texts, data, camera, or microphone were accessed or recorded, allowing recovery of general and special damages (including mental anguish), court costs, and attorney fees.
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Becomes effective August 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Geolocation and smartphone monitoring of another prohibited in circumstances, cause of action provided to individuals when geolocation information and other smartphone data has been recorded or shared.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
1/25/2023