Senate Bill 451 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the registration and monitoring of sexual and violent sexual offenders. The bill introduces new requirements for offenders to disclose their affiliations with religious organizations. Specifically, it mandates that offenders provide the name, physical address, mailing address, and phone number of any church, temple, or other religious group where they are registered members. This information will be included in the offender's registration details, thereby enhancing the transparency of their community ties.

Additionally, the bill updates the existing legal framework by expanding the list of required information in the offender registry. It modifies Section 40-39-206(d) to include the new subdivision regarding religious affiliations and adjusts the numbering of subdivisions to accommodate this addition. The changes aim to improve public safety and awareness regarding the whereabouts and associations of registered offenders. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-39-203(i), 40-39-203, 40-39-206(d), 40-39-206, 40-39-214(a), 40-39-214