S 1221 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act strengthening GPS tampering Laws

S 1221, titled "An Act strengthening GPS tampering Laws," would increase penalties for intentionally interfering with or disabling GPS tracking systems. The bill directly affects individuals who tamper with GPS devices, such as those used in vehicles or personal location trackers. Key provisions would make tampering a more serious offense by raising criminal penalties and expanding legal definitions of prohibited interference. This legislation aims to deter unauthorized disruption of GPS technology through clearer and stricter enforcement.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jul 13, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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