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OH HB672

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/12/2022

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Patton

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from knowingly installing a tracking device or tracking application on another person's property without their consent, establishing this as "illegal use of a tracking device or application," a misdemeanor of the first degree.

  • Creates exceptions for law enforcement conducting criminal investigations, parents or legal guardians monitoring minor children under specified circumstances, and caregivers of elderly or disabled individuals with physician certification.

  • Presumes consent is automatically revoked if a married couple files for divorce or dissolution of marriage, or if either party files for a protection order under specified code sections.

  • Allows vehicle owners or lessees to install tracking devices during ownership or lease periods if the device is removed before title transfer/lease expiration, or if the new owner or lessor consents in writing to its retention.

  • Exempts business entities acting in good faith for legitimate business purposes, though private investigators are excluded unless otherwise exempt under the statute's provisions.

Legislative Description

Prohibit installing tracking on another's property w/o consent

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Criminal Justice

5/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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