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House refuses to concur with Senate narrowing of tracking-device bill after privacy debate
Summary
House members on March 14 refused to concur with Senate amendments to House Bill 223, which the Senate narrowed to prohibit installing tracking devices only in cases involving a protective order. Critics said the Senate language removes needed privacy protections for private citizens; supporters said the Senate changes still offer a 'baby step' to protect those under protective orders.
The Utah House voted on March 14 to refuse to concur with Senate amendments to House Bill 223, a measure originally drafted to restrict private-party installation of tracking devices on vehicles. The Senate-substituted version limits the prohibition to situations involving a protective order, a change that drew sustained floor criticism.
Representative Polson, the House sponsor, described the Senate substitution as a significant scaling back of the bill’s scope and called the narrower version a "baby step," but said he…
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