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Committee approves amendment and re‑refers bill authorizing vehicle‑tracking in pursuits to the general register
Summary
The committee adopted a delete‑all amendment and recommended House File 1744 be re‑referred to the General Register. Supporters said limited use of tracking devices can reduce dangerous high‑speed pursuits; proponents and privacy‑concerned members discussed reporting and removal guardrails in the amendment.
Representative Steer moved House File 1744 before the House Public Safety Committee on March 26, asking the committee to adopt a DE1 amendment that incorporated language developed in a Judiciary committee relating to law enforcement use of vehicle tracking devices.
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