Bill > S05890

This bill requires individuals who have an order of protection issued against them to wear an electronic monitoring device, which is defined as a wearable technology that can track and transmit the location of the person wearing it. Under the proposed law, the person subject to the order of protection must wear the device and is explicitly prohibited from tampering with it or allowing someone else to tamper with it. If an individual interferes with the electronic monitoring device, they would be committing a class E felony, which is a serious criminal offense. The legislation aims to enhance the safety of those protected by orders of protection by providing a mechanism to track the movements of the individuals who are legally restricted from contacting or approaching the protected party. The bill would apply to any person with an order of protection issued on or after its effective date, and it takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5890