Bill > HB0351

This bill amends Tennessee law regarding electronic monitoring for prisoners on work release by establishing new provisions for who pays for electronic monitoring devices. Under the revised law, if a prisoner is released for paid employment, the sheriff will now deduct the cost of the electronic monitoring device directly from the prisoner's wages and pay the electronic monitoring device provider. For prisoners released for unpaid work, the entity utilizing the prisoner will be responsible for paying the electronic monitoring device costs. The bill also removes a previously specified start date (January 1, 2024) for implementing these requirements and sets the effective date of the legislation as July 1, 2025. Electronic monitoring devices are typically GPS-enabled devices that track a prisoner's location during work release to ensure they remain within authorized areas and comply with their release conditions. The bill aims to clarify and streamline the financial responsibilities associated with electronic monitoring for work release prisoners.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0351&ga=114