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HB 1270·GA·house

Criminal procedure; installation and use of mobile tracking devices by law enforcement; provide

In CommitteeFiled Feb 10, 2026
Sponsor: Bill Hitchens
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House Second Readers

Feb 12, 2026

Summary

The bill lets police officers apply to a judge for permission to place a GPS or similar tracker on a person, vehicle or object when they have probable cause that a crime is occurring. A judge can issue an ex parte order—without the target present—for a set period, and the device may be used anywhere in the state. The measure follows U.S. Supreme Court standards and overrides any prior conflicting statutes.

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