Establishes the offense of unlawful tracking of a motor vehicle

HB 971 creates a new criminal offense for knowingly installing, concealing, or placing an electronic tracking device on a motor vehicle without the consent of all owners, specifically to monitor or follow occupants. It directly affects individuals who secretly track vehicles, such as in personal disputes or unauthorized surveillance, while excluding law enforcement during legal investigations, parents monitoring minor children in their vehicle, and rental companies managing their own fleets. Key exceptions include tracking stolen vehicles, devices placed by a legal guardian for a vulnerable adult, and consent obtained from all vehicle owners. Violations are classified as a class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a class E felony for repeat offenses, with manufacturer-installed tracking systems excluded from the law.