HB 1309 Summary: Geolocation Information Protection Act

• Creates the "Geolocation Information Protection Act" to protect privacy by making it unlawful for any person to intentionally intercept, disclose, or use geolocation information about another person without authorization.

• Establishes criminal penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine for violations including unauthorized interception of location data, disclosure of intercepted information, or misuse of geolocation data obtained during criminal investigations.

• Permits geolocation interception under specific exceptions: with consent, by parents of minors, for publicly accessible systems, for emergency responders assisting threatened persons, and when investigating stolen devices with owner authorization.

• Prohibits use of geolocation evidence in court proceedings if obtained in violation of the act, and allows civil lawsuits for damages including punitive damages and attorney fees, with claims limited to one year after discovery.

• Authorizes law enforcement to intercept geolocation information in emergency situations (immediate danger to life, national security threats, organized crime) with court approval sought within 48 hours; unapproved interceptions are inadmissible as evidence.