TN HB1343

Expands the electronic monitoring indigency fund to cover costs for both ignition interlock devices and alternative monitoring devices required by court order for indigent individuals

Indigent persons must pay a minimum of $30.00 per month toward device costs, with the fund covering remaining monthly costs up to $170 per month

Courts must conduct full hearings to determine indigency for alternative device users, considering income, expenses, dependents, employment, property, debts, investments, and federal poverty guidelines

State treasurer automatically deems ignition interlock users indigent if they receive SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid benefits on the date the device was ordered

Device providers must submit reimbursement claims within 90 calendar days of court order, accompanied by the order and an attestation that charges are accurate and non-duplicative