Bill would let Tennessee domestic violence victims track abusers [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A bill which would require domestic violence abusers to wear GPS monitors is headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.

“The Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Protection Act” is named after Debbie Sisco and her daughter, Marie Varsos.

Both were killed by Varsos’ estranged husband outside Sisco’s home in Lebanon in 2021.

SB 1972/HB 2692, sponsored by Sen. Paul Rose and Rep. Clay Doggett, requires domestic violence offenders or stalkers to wear a GPS monitoring device, unless a court determines the offender is no longer a threat to the victim or the public. If the offender is required to wear the GPS monitor, the victim would have access to an app that would notify them if the perpetrator is nearby.

“It is such a fairly simple answer to providing more security for domestic violence victims. We are delighted that the legislature did pass this legislation,” Cathy Gurley, CEO of …