Powell’s bill to prohibit remote stalking passes PA House with a near unanimous vote

Rep. Lindsay Powell April 14, 2025 | 11:19 AM

HARRISBURG, April 14 – State Rep. Lindsay Powell’s bill that would ban the unauthorized tracking of victims using AirTags and similar programs passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 201-2.

House Bill 407 would forbid the misuse of this technology for purposes like stalking. There have been cases where individuals placed AirTags on vehicles to pinpoint the location of victims, but Pennsylvania still hasn’t outlined penalties for abusing this technology.

“My bill not only gives neighbors their peace of mind and privacy back, but it would protect them from those seeking to do them harm. It's crucial that the legislature stays proactive when it comes to preventing bad actors from misusing this technology,” Powell said. “Thank you to my House colleagues for voting to keep Pennsylvanians safe.”

Multiple plaintiffs filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple in December 2022 for remote stalking and despite the company’s attempt to dismiss the case, it is moving forward.

AirTags, launched more than three years ago, are intended to help individuals find items that are often misplaced, such as keys, wallets or bookbags.

House Bill 407, previously H.B. 416, passed with a near unanimous vote in last year’s session as well. The bill now moves to the state Senate for consideration.