Summary

Expands the federal stalking law to clearly cover the unauthorized use of geotracking devices. It updates the statute’s opening wording and adds new definitions for “geotracking device” and what counts as “unauthorized” use. This aims to make it easier for law enforcement and courts to address modern stalking tactics that use location‑tracking technology, while giving clearer notice to the public about prohibited conduct. It does not create new programs, spending, or taxes.

Key Points

• Explicitly brings unauthorized use of geotracking devices within the scope of the federal stalking law.
• Adds statutory definitions for “geotracking device” and “unauthorized” use to reduce ambiguity.
• Modernizes the law to address current technology‑assisted stalking tactics.
• Targets individual conduct; does not impose requirements on technology makers or platforms.
• Does not create new spending, taxes, or federal programs.
• Gives law enforcement and courts clearer tools and standards for charging and adjudicating stalking cases.
• Intended to improve protection for stalking victims by clarifying prohibited behavior.
• Leaves existing penalty framework and jurisdictional reach of the stalking statute otherwise unchanged.