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This bill amends Tennessee law regarding electronic monitoring for prisoners on work release by modifying how the costs of electronic monitoring devices are paid. Specifically, when a prisoner is released for paid employment, the sheriff will now be required to deduct the cost of the electronic monitoring device directly from the prisoner's wages and pay it to the device provider. For prisoners released for unpaid work, the entity employing the prisoner will be responsible for covering the costs of the electronic monitoring device. Additionally, the bill removes a previously specified start date of January 1, 2024, for implementing these requirements, and sets the effective date of the bill as July 1, 2025. The changes aim to establish a clear and consistent method for funding electronic monitoring devices used during work release programs, ensuring that the costs are appropriately allocated based on the type of work the prisoner is performing.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0533&ga=114