Bill > HB1064

This bill makes several significant changes to Tennessee's criminal law. It primarily focuses on expanding the use of global positioning monitoring system (GPS) devices for defendants awaiting trial. Under the new law, defendants arrested for specific offenses, including those involving firearms, serious bodily injury, domestic assault, certain vehicle-related crimes, and repeat offenses, will be required to wear a GPS monitoring device as a condition of bail, unless the court determines they no longer pose a threat to victims or public safety. The bill also requires courts to report monthly on the number of defendants subject to GPS monitoring, with an annual report submitted to legislative committees. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for magistrates to document their reasoning when releasing defendants, modifies the legal definition of transmission of a sexually transmitted disease, mandates that law enforcement follow specific protocols during traffic stops, and increases penalties for property crimes committed against first responders or law enforcement officers while they are on duty. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to enhance public safety and provide more structured oversight in criminal proceedings.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1064&ga=114