Bans using unauthorized tracking devices to stalk people, making it a federal crime.
This bill would make it a federal crime to stalk someone using an unauthorized electronic tracking device without their permission. It would give victims more legal protection. Federal authorities could prosecute those who use these devices to track others against their will. The bill clearly defines what a tracking device is and when its use is 'unauthorized'.
Today, federal law makes it a crime to stalk someone using methods like mail or the internet. However, it does not specifically cover stalking with unauthorized electronic tracking devices. If this bill becomes law, using an unauthorized tracking device to stalk someone without their permission would become an explicit federal crime. This would expand protections for potential victims.
HR 1751 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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