A bill for an act relating to the crime of the unauthorized placement of a global positioning device, including the unauthorized placement of a global positioning device committed against a person under eighteen years of age, and providing penalties.(See HF 627.)
Impact
The bill elevates the penalties associated with the unauthorized placement of GPs. For first offenses, individuals committing this act would face serious misdemeanors. However, repeat offenders could see their charges upgraded to aggravated misdemeanors. Most notably, if the victim is under the age of eighteen, the bill specifies that a first offense results in an aggravated misdemeanor, while subsequent offenses can lead to a class D felony. This alteration reflects a commitment to protecting minors from invasive tracking methods.
Summary
House File 440 addresses the crime of unauthorized placement of global positioning devices (GPs), explicitly focusing on situations where such devices are placed without consent. This bill revises existing laws regarding the unauthorized tracking of individuals, particularly emphasizing the provision that targets placements made against persons under eighteen years of age. By amending Section 708.11A of the Code 2023, it aims to enhance penalties for those found guilty of this offense.
Contention
The proposal highlights significant concerns regarding personal privacy and parental rights. Critics may argue that the amendments could complicate parental notifications and lead to unintended consequences, particularly regarding parents or guardians who may have legitimate reasons to monitor their children. The bill ensures that the protections against unauthorized tracking are robust, but the nuances of situations involving parental oversight could lead to debates on the appropriateness of these laws and their ramifications on family dynamics.
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A bill for an act relating to the crime of the unauthorized placement of a global positioning device, including the unauthorized placement of a global positioning device committed against a person under eighteen years of age, and providing penalties.
IA HF627
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