House Bill 582, sponsored by Doggett, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, by introducing a new section that outlines the classification process for individuals required to register as sexual offenders. The bill mandates that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) classify these individuals based on their qualifying convictions, specifically identifying them as sexual offenders, violent sexual offenders, or violent juvenile sexual offenders. Additionally, the TBI is tasked with determining whether an offender is categorized as an offender against children, as defined in existing law.

To facilitate this classification, the TBI is authorized to utilize various sources of information, including investigative reports, court records, and files from prosecutorial entities. Furthermore, the TBI is required to notify the offenders of their classification status. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.