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Panel hears bill to require GPS tethers for people charged with aggravated domestic violence
Summary
House Bill 4525 would make GPS electronic monitoring a bond condition for those arrested for aggravated domestic violence; proponents described technological advances and enforcement benefits while members asked about cost, indigency and limits.
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on House Bill 4525, which would require electronic monitoring (GPS "tethers") as a condition of bond for anyone arrested for aggravated domestic violence.
Sponsor remarks introduced the bill as part of a "safe cities, safe communities" agenda and described it as an initial draft; the sponsor said additional language on indigency and victim protections had been discussed behind the scenes. The sponsor said the tether would be used to monitor movement and create exclusion zones around victims.
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