TN HB0358

Courts must order defendants to wear GPS monitoring devices as a condition of bail for specified offenses, unless the court finds the defendant no longer poses a threat to the victim or public safety

Covered offenses include crimes involving firearms or dangerous weapons, offenses causing death or serious bodily injury, use of force against another person, domestic assault, vehicle burglary, reckless driving, and drag racing

Second or subsequent offenses under Tennessee's robbery/carjacking statutes (Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 10) or theft statutes (Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1) also trigger mandatory GPS monitoring

Court clerks must report monthly to the Administrative Office of the Courts on defendants subject to GPS monitoring orders, with annual reports by county submitted to legislative committees by July 1 each year

Effective date is July 1, 2025