House Bill 351 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 41-2-152, regarding the costs associated with electronic monitoring for prisoners on work release. The bill stipulates that if a prisoner is released to perform unpaid work, the entity utilizing the prisoner must cover the costs of the electronic monitoring device. Conversely, if the prisoner is released for paid employment, the responsibility for the costs shifts to the prisoner themselves.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous requirement that the provisions of this section would begin on January 1, 2024. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring that the changes are implemented in a timely manner for the benefit of the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-2-152, 41-2-152(a)