Relating to the monitoring of certain family violence offenders, the provision of resources for family violence victims, and the collection of information about conditions of bond imposed in family violence cases and certain other criminal cases.
What changed between versions
Mandatory GPS monitoring now applies to defendants who pose a 'continuing threat' based on specific criteria including firearm use, prior protective order violations, or threats, rather than just general history of violence.
Victims must now receive comprehensive information about their rights, technology risks, prohibited locations, sanctions, and available support services before participating in monitoring systems.
New victim services chapter requires the Department of Public Safety to create a searchable database connecting victims with assistance programs and resources.
New grant program established to reimburse counties for monitoring costs in family violence cases, with funds restricted to security and safety restoration for victims.
Enhanced notification requirements mandate immediate electronic alerts to courts, law enforcement, and victims when monitoring conditions are violated, including specific location data for prohibited area violations.
Expanded data collection requirements for law enforcement to include detailed information about bond conditions, GPS monitoring status, and violation notification methods for both defendants and protected persons.
Annual reporting on GPS monitoring effectiveness required by December 1, 2026, with initial report deadline extended to that date.
Indigent defendants may pay reduced monitoring fees based on sliding scales established by local rules, with partial payments accepted as full payment.