H 1809 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act prohibiting electronic tracking of motor vehicles

This bill prohibits individuals from secretly installing electronic tracking devices on motor vehicles without the consent of the driver and all passengers. The law defines specific exceptions where tracking is allowed, such as when conducted by law enforcement for criminal investigations, by parents monitoring their minor children, or by businesses tracking their own fleet vehicles. It also permits tracking by vehicle dealers and insurance companies provided there is explicit written permission from the owner or lessee. Violations of this prohibition can result in up to one year in jail, a fine of $1,000, or both penalties.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Marcus Vaughn
RRepublican
MA
9th Norfolk