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TN HB1922
TN HB1922AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 39, Part 2, relative to sexual offenders.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires sexual offenders and violent sexual offenders to notify the owner or operator of any campground on which the offender intends to stay overnight of the offender's status as a sexual offender or violent sexual offender prior to beginning the stay; creates the offense of knowingly staying overnight at a campground without providing the required notice, which is punished as a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 39, Part 2.
AI Summary
This bill requires individuals classified as sexual offenders or violent sexual offenders, who are already subject to certain registration and notification requirements under Tennessee law, to additionally inform the owner or operator of any campground where they plan to stay overnight about their offender status before their stay begins. Failing to provide this required notice before staying overnight at a campground is a new criminal offense, punishable as a Class E felony, which is a serious but less severe category of felony in Tennessee. This measure aims to enhance public safety by ensuring campground operators are aware of the presence of registered sexual offenders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1922&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2030 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2030.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1922.pdf |
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