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TN SB0531

TN SB0531
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to sexual offenders.


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Introduced
01/30/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/10/2025
Passed
03/18/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2025

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, requires the bureau to classify offenders and determine whether the offender's offense qualifies as a sexual offense, violent sexual offense, or a violent juvenile sexual offense, and whether the offender is an offender against children; allows the bureau to rely on investigative reports, files of certain prosecutorial entities, court records, or other credible information to classify an offender; requires the bureau to notify the offender of the classification. - Amends TCA Title 40.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law regarding the classification of sexual offenders by requiring the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to classify individuals required to register as sexual offenders based on their specific type of offense. The TBI will determine whether an offender should be categorized as a sexual offender, violent sexual offender, violent juvenile sexual offender, or an offender against children. To make these classifications, the TBI is authorized to use various sources of information, including investigative reports, files from prosecutorial entities like U.S. attorneys or district attorneys, court records, and other credible sources. The bill also mandates that the TBI notify the offender of their specific classification. This legislation aims to provide a more precise and comprehensive system for categorizing sexual offenders, which can help law enforcement and community safety efforts by ensuring more accurate registration and tracking of individuals with sexual offense convictions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 03/25/2025 (on 04/08/2025)

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