Electronic tracking devices; person who uses without consent to track location of another, penalty. (HB807)
Introduced By
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Use of electronic tracking devices; penalty. Provides that any person who uses an electronic tracking device through intentionally deceptive means and without consent to track the location of another person is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. The bill includes exceptions for law-enforcement officers, the parent or legal guardian of a minor, private investigators in certain circumstances, bail bondsmen, and the owners of fleet vehicles. The bill also directs the Criminal Justice Services Board to promulgate regulations concerning the use of electronic tracking devices by private investigators and bail bondsmen. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2012 | Committee |
01/11/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100525D |
01/11/2012 | Referred to Committee on Science and Technology |
02/08/2012 | Reported from Science and Technology with substitute (20-Y 2-N) (see vote tally) |
02/08/2012 | Committee substitute printed 12104653D-H1 |
02/09/2012 | Read first time |
02/10/2012 | Read second time |
02/10/2012 | Committee substitute agreed to 12104653D-H1 |
02/10/2012 | Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB807H1 |
02/10/2012 | Impact statement from DPB (HB807H1) |
02/13/2012 | Read third time and passed House (88-Y 10-N) |
02/13/2012 | VOTE: PASSAGE (88-Y 10-N) (see vote tally) |
02/14/2012 | Constitutional reading dispensed |
02/14/2012 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
02/20/2012 | Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (6-Y 9-N) (see vote tally) |
02/23/2012 | Reconsidered by Courts of Justice |
02/27/2012 | Continued to 2013 in Courts of Justice (11-Y 4-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
The Commonwealth of Virginia has many more important issues affecting the daily lives of all Virginians. The GPS unit is a very useful tool, if used properly and used by professionals. Delegate May needs to direct his efforts in a more useful manner.
The electronic device allows location to be broadcast, or not to be broadcast, based on preference. There are bona fide uses for locating your device outside of this law. Planning a surprize 50th birthday party? Try to keep track of the guest of honor! Help finding an inebriated friend in the park? With what, flashlights? Neighbors looking for their friend who suffers from a health condition? This law was introduced to save dishonest people from being caught in their lying lives. Laws are to protect the majority, not to save the devious. Concern about someones safety is a right that should not restricted. It is not a privact issue, If someone put an app on your phone, then you are already found!