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SB 1726

Domestic Violence - As introduced, changes the time within which a court clerk must forward a certified copy of a conviction of an offense committed against a domestic violence victim to the Tennessee bureau of investigation from within seven days of the conviction to within seven business days of the conviction. - Amends TCA Title 18; Section 38-6-103; Title 39 and Title 40.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Becky Massey

Bill extends domestic violence conviction reporting deadline from seven calendar days to seven business days, allowing courts weekends and holidays to submit records to law enforcement.

Companion House Bill substituted
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Bill Summary · SB 1726

Legislative bill overview

SB 1726 modifies the timeline for Tennessee court clerks to submit domestic violence conviction records to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, changing the deadline from "within seven days" to "within seven business days" of conviction. This adjustment accounts for weekends and holidays when court offices may be closed.

Why is this important

Accurate and timely domestic violence conviction records in law enforcement databases are critical for background checks, protective order enforcement, and preventing future incidents. The clarification to "business days" aligns the legal requirement with actual operational capacity of court clerk offices, potentially reducing missed deadlines due to calendar confusion.

Potential points of contention

  • Functional impact unclear: The change may have minimal practical effect if clerks were already using business days informally, raising questions about whether this addresses a real compliance problem or is largely administrative
  • Timeline extension concern: Converting calendar days to business days slightly extends the actual clock time (7 days vs. up to 9-10 calendar days), which domestic violence advocates might argue creates unnecessary delays in database updates
  • Enforcement and accountability: The bill doesn't specify penalties or monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance, leaving unclear how violations would be detected or addressed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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