HB 1309 Summary

• Creates the "Geolocation Information Protection Act" to protect privacy by prohibiting unauthorized interception, disclosure, or use of geolocation information relating to wireless communication devices and tracking devices.

• Makes it unlawful for any person to intentionally intercept geolocation information pertaining to another person, disclose such information knowing it was obtained illegally, or use illegally obtained geolocation information; violations are felonies punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $5,000.

• Permits geolocation information interception in specified circumstances including: with prior consent, for parents monitoring minor children, by emergency responders assisting threatened persons, through publicly accessible systems, and when authorized by warrant or court order.

• Provides service providers can divulge geolocation information with lawful consent, to authorized agents for forwarding purposes, or to law enforcement when information inadvertently suggests commission of a crime.

• Prohibits geolocation information obtained in violation of the act from being admitted as evidence in any court proceeding, civil or criminal; effective date November 1, 2013.