NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Concerns are growing over how much a Tennessee bill requiring some suspects to wear ankle monitors while out on bond could cost.
The proposal would expand GPS monitoring to include those accused of crimes such as murder, firearm offenses and drag racing.
Rep. G. A. Hardaway, a Memphis Democrat, is sponsoring the legislation. He says requiring electronic monitoring would help improve public safety by keeping track of defendants released on bond…