Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; requiring defendants charged with certain domestic violence offenses to use a Global Positioning System (GPS) device when released on bond. Effective date.

Summary

The bill requires defendants charged with serious domestic abuse offenses—such as strangulation, use of a deadly weapon, or repeat abuse—to wear a real‑time GPS device while out on bail. The court can also let victims track the defendant’s location within set distances, and the defendant must pay for the device and monitoring. The measure aims to improve victim safety and give courts more tools to prevent further violence.

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