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TN SB2030
TN SB2030AN 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
Crossed Over
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Passed
05/13/2026
05/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026
05/18/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, 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 to inform the owner or operator of any campground where they plan to stay overnight about their offender status before their stay begins. Failure to provide this notification is a new offense, punishable as a Class E felony, which is a serious crime in Tennessee. This measure aims to enhance public safety by ensuring campgrounds are aware of registered offenders staying on their property.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 (on 05/18/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2030&ga=114 | 01/22/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0972.pdf | 05/19/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2030 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2030.pdf | 02/09/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2030.pdf | 01/22/2026 |
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