Senate Bill 7106, also known as House Bill 7078, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, to introduce new penalties for individuals convicted of stalking offenses, including stalking, aggravated stalking, or especially aggravated stalking. The bill mandates that the sentencing court order such defendants to wear a global positioning monitoring system (GPS) device for a minimum of one year. Additionally, unless the defendant is deemed indigent, they are required to cover the costs associated with operating the GPS system.

The bill defines "global positioning monitoring system" as per the existing definition in Tennessee law. This new requirement aims to enhance monitoring of offenders and improve public safety. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2023, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-315