Electronic tracking devices; unauthorized installation or placement in motor vehicle, penalty. (HB670)

Introduced By

Del. Joe May (R-Leesburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Electronic tracking devices in motor vehicles. Provides that any person who, with the intent to electronically track the location of a motor vehicle, knowingly installs or places an electronic tracking device, or causes an electronic tracking device to be installed or placed, in or on a motor vehicle without the consent of the owner or lessee, is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. This provision does not apply to the original manufacturer of the motor vehicle, law enforcement officers, judicial officers, probation and parole officers, bail bondsmen, and bail enforcement agents. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2010Committee
01/12/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100566D
01/12/2010Referred to Committee on Science and Technology
01/18/2010Impact statement from DPB (HB670)
01/20/2010Passed by in Science and Technology with letter

Comments

Virginia ITSP Association, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

Technology, Public Safety - Tracking