SB1097 amends Tennessee law to redefine indigency for those ordered to use ignition interlock devices and sets reimbursement guidelines.
SB1097 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-10-419, to redefine who qualifies as indigent for purposes of the electronic monitoring indigency fund. A person is considered indigent if they receive funds from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the State Medicaid Program. The bill outlines specific factors the state treasurer must consider when determining indigency, including income, monthly expenses, household size, employment status, property ownership, debts, and investments.
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