Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1992: Establishes the offense of unlawful tracking of a motor vehicle
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 565, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the offense of unlawful tracking of a motor vehicle, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 565, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 565.260, to read as follows: 565.260. 1. Except as provided in subsection 2 of this section, a person commits the offense of unlawful tracking of a motor vehicle if the person knowingly installs, conceals, or otherwise places an electronic tracking device in or on a motor vehicle without the consent of all owners of the vehicle for the purpose of.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 565, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the offense of unlawful tracking of a motor vehicle, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 565, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 565.260, to read as follows: 565.260. 1. Except as provided in subsection 2 of this section, a person commits the offense of unlawful tracking of a motor vehicle if the person knowingly installs, conceals, or otherwise places an electronic tracking device in or on a motor vehicle without the consent of all owners of the vehicle for the purpose of monitoring or following an occupant or occupants of the vehicle. As used in this section, "person" does not include the manufacturer of the motor vehicle. 2. (1) It shall not be an offense under this section if the installing, concealing, or placing of an electronic tracking device in or on a motor vehicle is by, or at the direction of, a law enforcement officer in furtherance of a criminal investigation and such investigation is carried out in accordance with applicable state and federal law. (2) If the installing, concealing, or placing of an electronic tracking device in or on a motor vehicle is by, or at the direction of, a parent or legal guardian who owns …
Sponsors
- William Irwin (R, 055) · primary sponsor