House amendment makes the following changes to the 5th edition.

Amends proposed GS 14-196.3(b)(5), concerning the prohibited use of electronic tracking devices, making clarifying changes.

Further amends proposed GS 14-196.3(b)(5) to expand the specified exceptions to the prohibition on knowingly installing or placing an electronic tracking device without consent in order to track a person's location to include exemptions for (1) employers, when providing a communication device to employees or contractors for use in conducting business for the employer; (2) businesses, if such tracking is incidental to providing a product or service requested by the person being tracked; and (3) licensed private detectives or investigators, when engaging in such tracking for the purposes of investigating (i) crimes or wrongs done or threatened against the United States or any state; (ii) the location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property; or (iii) the protection of individuals from serious bodily harm or death.