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PA HB407
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lindsay Powell
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AI Summary
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Amends Pennsylvania's stalking statute (Title 18, Section 2709.1) to create a new offense of "unauthorized location tracking" for installing tracking devices, programs, or applications on another person or their property without consent
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Establishes graduated penalties for unauthorized tracking: third-degree misdemeanor for first offense, second-degree misdemeanor if victim has active protection order, first-degree misdemeanor for repeat offenders
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Exempts law enforcement conducting lawful investigations, court-ordered supervision, parents/guardians tracking minors (with custody conditions), guardians of incapacitated persons with physician recommendation, fleet vehicle owners, and communications providers with disclosed terms
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Requires defendants to pay restitution for costs to remove unauthorized tracking devices from victims or their property
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In assault, further providing for the offense of stalking.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
4/9/2025