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TN HB1225
TN HB1225AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 39, Part 2, relative to sexual and violent sexual offenders.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires sexual and violent sexual offenders to disclose the name, address, and phone number of any church, temple, or other religious group or organization in this state where the offender is a registered member; specifies that this information is considered public information; requires the TBI to provide all public information about an offender to any church, temple, or other religious group or organization in this state where the offender is a registered member when an offender registers as a sexual or violent sexual offender or updates a registration. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 39, Part 2.
AI Summary
This bill requires sexual and violent sexual offenders in Tennessee to disclose detailed contact information about any religious organizations where they are registered members, including the name, physical and mailing addresses, and phone number. The bill amends existing state law to mandate that these details are considered public information and must be submitted during initial registration and updates. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) will be required to provide this religious organization information to the specific religious groups when an offender registers or updates their registration. This means that religious institutions will now receive direct notification about registered sexual offenders who are members of their organization, potentially allowing them to take additional safety precautions. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving time for implementation and preparation by relevant state agencies and religious organizations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee (on 03/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1225&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0451 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0451.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1225.pdf |
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