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Stop Electronic Stalking Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1751| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (3)
Mike Carey (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to expand federal stalking laws to specifically address the use of unauthorized geotracking devices. It amends Section 2261A of title 18, United States Code, by adding the use of such devices to the existing definition of stalking offenses. The legislation defines a geotracking device as any electronic or mechanical tool capable of remotely determining or tracking a person's position and movement. Crucially, the term unauthorized specifies that the device is being used without the consent of the individual being tracked, or if previous consent has been revoked. This aims to provide legal recourse against individuals who covertly monitor others' locations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6035
Stop Electronic Stalking Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6035
    Stop Electronic Stalking Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Stop Electronic Stalking Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1751| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This bill seeks to expand federal stalking laws to specifically address the use of unauthorized geotracking devices. It amends Section 2261A of title 18, United States Code, by adding the use of such devices to the existing definition of stalking offenses. The legislation defines a geotracking device as any electronic or mechanical tool capable of remotely determining or tracking a person's position and movement. Crucially, the term unauthorized specifies that the device is being used without the consent of the individual being tracked, or if previous consent has been revoked. This aims to provide legal recourse against individuals who covertly monitor others' locations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6035
Stop Electronic Stalking Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6035
    Stop Electronic Stalking Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (3)
Mike Carey (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted