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This bill, known as "Savanna's Law," establishes a comprehensive registry of persistent domestic violence offenders maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The law defines a "persistent domestic violence offender" as someone who has been convicted of at least two offenses committed against a domestic abuse victim. When a person meets this criteria, they will be required to register, and the TBI will create a public online registry that includes the offender's name, date of birth, conviction date, counties of conviction, and current photograph. The registry will exclude sensitive personal information like addresses and identification numbers. Offenders will be assessed a $150 registration fee, with $50 retained by the court for administration and $100 directed to fund family violence prevention and intervention services. The offender's information will be automatically removed from the registry after a specified period depending on the number of prior convictions: 5 years for one prior conviction, 7 years for two prior convictions, 10 years for three prior convictions, and 20 years for four or more prior convictions. The law will take effect on January 1, 2026, and apply to offenses committed on or after that date, with prior convictions not being limited to this timeframe.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1200&ga=114