Committee hears proposal to require GPS tethers for aggravated domestic violence arrestees
A first hearing on House Bill 4525 examined mandatory GPS tethering (ankle monitors) as a bond condition for aggravated domestic violence arrests; experts described capabilities and limits of modern devices, while members raised cost, indigency and oversight concerns and two organizations filed written opposition.
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Chair Lightner introduced House Bill 4525, which would require an electronic monitoring device (tether) as a bond condition for anyone arrested for aggravated domestic violence. The sponsor said the bill was part of a "safe cities, safe communities" platform and described ongoing work with courts on indigency and victim protections.
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