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SB 2030

Sexual Offenders - As introduced, requires sexual offenders and violent sexual offenders to notify the owner or operator of any campground on which the offender intends to stay overnight of the offender's status as a sexual offender or violent sexual offender prior to beginning the stay; creates the offense of knowingly staying overnight at a campground without providing the required notice, which is punished as a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 39, Part 2.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Adam Lowe

Requires registered sexual offenders to notify campground operators before overnight stays; criminalizes non-disclosure as a Class E felony in Tennessee.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SB 2030

Legislative bill overview

SB 2030 requires registered sexual offenders and violent sexual offenders to notify campground owners or operators of their status before staying overnight. The bill creates a new Class E felony offense for knowingly staying at a campground without providing this prior notice, amending Tennessee's sexual offender registration requirements.

Why is this important

Campgrounds represent accessible public spaces where families and vulnerable people gather, making targeted notification requirements a public safety measure. The bill attempts to prevent offenders from covertly accessing these venues while creating enforcement mechanisms through criminal penalties.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and rehabilitation concerns: Mandatory disclosure may create barriers to offender reintegration and employment, raising questions about whether perpetual public identification supports or hinders recidivism reduction
  • Enforcement practicality: Campground operators may lack training or resources to verify offender status; the requirement places compliance burden on private business owners rather than law enforcement
  • Scope ambiguity: Unclear whether the notification requirement applies to all registered offenders or only those subject to specific restrictions, and whether temporary stays versus extended stays are treated differently

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

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