H2036

Prohibiting electronic tracking of motor vehicles

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2036 prohibits electronic tracking of motor vehicles without consent.

Massachusetts H2036 amends the General Laws to prohibit the installation, concealment, placement, or use of electronic tracking devices on or in motor vehicles without the consent of the operator and all occupants. Violators face penalties including imprisonment, fines, or both. Exceptions include tracking devices used by parents to monitor minor children, law enforcement for criminal investigations, businesses tracking their own vehicles, and devices installed by motor vehicle dealers with consent.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Jul 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order