Senate Bill 2650, also known as House Bill 2564, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance the methods of direct notification to victims. Specifically, it modifies Section 29-13-405(1) by replacing the phrase "By direct notification," with "By direct notification, including by email, phone call, and text message,". This change broadens the communication options available for notifying victims, ensuring they can receive important information through various modern channels.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of improving victim notification processes for the welfare of the public.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-13-405(1), 29-13-405