Senate Bill 1726, also known as House Bill 2567, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to domestic violence. The bill modifies Section 40-39-402(d)(2) by changing the timeframe for court clerks to forward final judgments to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) from "seven (7) days" to "seven (7) business days." Additionally, it introduces new provisions regarding the registration of persistent domestic violence offenders, including the requirement for the registry to contain specific identifying information while excluding sensitive data such as addresses and social security numbers.

The bill also establishes a registration fee of $150 for offenders required to register, with a portion allocated for administrative purposes and the remainder directed towards funding family violence prevention and intervention services. New subsections are added to clarify the court's responsibilities when ordering registration, including specifying the number of prior convictions that qualify an offender for the registry. Furthermore, the bill defines what constitutes an "offense committed against a domestic abuse victim," encompassing various crimes such as domestic assault, stalking, and certain felonies. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-39-402(d)(2), 40-39-402
Amended with HA0863 -- 04/13/2026: 40-39-402(d)(2), 40-39-402