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This bill, known as "Savanna's Law," establishes a comprehensive registry of persistent domestic violence offenders managed by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Under the law, a "persistent domestic violence offender" is defined as someone who has been convicted of at least two offenses against a domestic abuse victim. The registry will include the offender's name, date of birth, conviction date, counties of conviction, and current photograph, but will exclude sensitive personal information like addresses and identification numbers. When a person is convicted of a domestic violence offense and has a prior domestic violence conviction, they will be required to register. Offenders must pay a $150 registration fee, with $50 retained by the court for administrative purposes and $100 directed to grants for family violence prevention services. The offender's information will remain on the registry for a period ranging from 5 to 20 years, depending on the number of prior convictions. The law will take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date, with the goal of providing increased transparency and tracking of repeat domestic violence offenders to enhance public safety.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0324&ga=114