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NYC Council · Int 0703-2024 · Filed (End of Session)

Prohibiting unauthorized surveillance by a global positioning system or similar technology.

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Mar 19, 2024
Official status: Filed (End of Session)
Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting unauthorized surveillance by a global positioning system or similar technology Read the full text

Public Safety

What it does

Under the bill, it would be a misdemeanor to use a GPS device on another person’s motor vehicle without their consent to track or monitor such vehicle. The bill would not apply to individuals tracking the use of their vehicle by a minor or a law enforcement official working pursuant to a warrant or a lawful exception to the warrant requirement. The misdemeanor would be punishable by a fine of not more than $250, and/or imprisonment for not more than thirty days, with an additional or alternate civil penalty of up to $250 permitted.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.

Where it is

Introduced by Council · Mar 19, 2024
Referred to Comm by Council · Mar 19, 2024
Filed (End of Session) · Dec 31, 2025

Official documents

Straight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.

The numbers

5
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Public Advocate Jumaane WilliamsShahana K. HanifJennifer GutiérrezFarah N. LouisCrystal Hudson
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025).