Tennessee HB1225 amends the state's sex offender registry to include religious organizations where offenders are registered members.

Tennessee HB1225 modifies the state's sex offender registry to require inclusion of the name and address of any church, temple, or other religious group where the offender is a registered member. This change adds a new subdivision to the Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-39-206(d), and amends Section 40-39-214(a) to include these religious organizations in the registry. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB1225 amends the state's sex offender registry to include religious organizations where offenders are registered members.

Tennessee HB1225 modifies the state's sex offender registry to require inclusion of the name and address of any church, temple, or other religious group where the offender is a registered member. This change adds a new subdivision to the Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-39-206(d), and amends Section 40-39-214(a) to include these religious organizations in the registry. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.