HB2221

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 16; Title 18; Title 40 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 6, relative to victim notification systems.

Complete·5/5/26

Extends the notification time for victims in Tennessee from 24 to 36 hours.

The Tennessee HB2221 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to extend the notification time for victims from 24 to 36 hours. This change applies to various titles including Title 4, Title 8, Title 16, Title 18, Title 40, and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 6, all concerning victim notification systems. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 5

Pub. Ch. 882

May 5

Effective date(s) 04/27/2026

Apr 27

Signed by Governor.