Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2427: Electronic tracking device; unauthorized use, penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2427 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Electronic tracking device; unauthorized use, penalties. Primary sponsor: Delores Oates (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Left in Courts of Justice.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Unauthorized use of electronic tracking device; penalties. Creates a Class 6 felony for any person who installs or places an electronic tracking device through intentionally deceptive means and without consent, or causes an electronic tracking device to be installed or placed through intentionally deceptive means and without consent, and uses such device to track the location of any person protected by a protective order issued pursuant to relevant law. The bill also states that any person who consents to the installation or placement of an electronic tracking device may withdraw such consent at any time, and such withdrawal shall allow prosecution.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delores Oates | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Courts of Justice
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2427)
- Impact statement from VCSC (HB2427)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100456D