Relating to the monitoring of certain family violence offenders, the provision of resources for family violence victims, and the collection of information about conditions of bond imposed in family violence cases and certain other criminal cases.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Alma Allen and 16 co-sponsors

HB 36 strengthens family violence response by requiring offender monitoring, expanding victim resources, and mandating bond condition data collection across criminal cases.

Referred to Criminal Justice

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Legislative bill overview

HB 36 establishes enhanced monitoring requirements for family violence offenders, mandates expanded victim support resources, and requires data collection on bond conditions in family violence and related criminal cases. The bill aims to improve accountability for offenders while strengthening protections and services available to domestic violence victims.

Why is this important

Family violence remains a significant public safety issue, and this bill addresses both offender accountability and victim support through systemic improvements. Better monitoring and data collection can help identify patterns, improve law enforcement response, and ensure victims have access to necessary resources during vulnerable periods.

Potential points of contention

Cost and implementation burden: The monitoring and data collection requirements may increase expenses for courts, law enforcement, and victim services agencies without clearly specified funding mechanisms

Balance between offender monitoring and privacy rights: Enhanced monitoring could raise concerns about surveillance scope and whether monitoring conditions are proportionate to offense severity

Resource allocation: Expanding victim services requires sustained funding; questions may arise about whether adequate resources will be allocated or if existing services will be stretched thin

Effectiveness questions: Stakeholders may debate whether expanded monitoring actually reduces recidivism or prevents incidents, or if resources would be better spent on prevention and intervention programs