Domestic violence; requiring use of Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring devices; effective date.

The list of crimes requiring GPS monitoring was expanded to include stalking, domestic abuse by strangulation, domestic abuse with a deadly weapon, and repeat domestic abuse offenders.

The legal standard for ordering GPS monitoring was clarified to require a finding that the defendant has a history demonstrating an intent to commit violence or is likely to commit violence against the victim.

A new requirement was added for the court to conduct an annual review of GPS monitoring orders to determine if continued monitoring is necessary.

The responsibility for monitoring was updated to allow counties with populations under 250,000 to hire external entities to monitor defendants if they lack internal programs.

Minor formatting and line number adjustments were made throughout the text to conform to the House Committee Substitute format.

Changed GPS monitoring from a discretionary court option to a mandatory requirement for defendants charged with stalking, violating protective orders, domestic abuse by strangulation, domestic abuse with a deadly weapon, or repeat domestic abuse offenses.

Added a provision allowing courts to hold defendants in custody for up to 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) if a GPS device cannot be immediately installed upon release.

Transferred the responsibility for monitoring GPS devices and defendants from county pretrial programs to the Department of Corrections for counties with a population over 250,000.

Clarified that indigent defendants may still be ordered to pay costs via alternative payment funds, county services funds, or other conditions if available, rather than being exempt from all costs.

Updated the bill title and summary to accurately describe the new mandatory nature of GPS monitoring and the authorization of hold orders.

Expanded the definition of covered offenses to include stalking, harassment, sexual assault, and forcible sodomy, not just domestic violence.

Changed GPS monitoring from a general option for domestic violence cases to a mandatory requirement for defendants charged with stalking, violating protective orders, or domestic abuse involving strangulation or deadly weapons.

Added a requirement for courts to hold an expedited hearing if a GPS device cannot be installed within 48 hours to decide if continued detention is necessary.

Clarified that victim monitoring is limited to checking if a defendant is near specific locations (like home or work) rather than continuous tracking.

Established that indigent defendants may use alternative payment funds or county services to cover GPS monitoring costs instead of paying out of pocket.