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HB 1552

Victims' Rights - As enacted, adds persons required by law to register as a persistent domestic violence offender to the list of persons who are not eligible to participate in the address confidentiality program; makes various other changes to the address confidentiality program. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 38, Part 6.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee HB 1552 bars registered persistent domestic violence offenders from the address confidentiality program to better protect domestic violence victims.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 582
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Bill Summary · HB 1552

Legislative bill overview

HB 1552 modifies Tennessee's address confidentiality program by prohibiting individuals required to register as persistent domestic violence offenders from participating in the program. The bill makes additional unspecified changes to the address confidentiality program structure under Tennessee Code Annotated Title 40, Chapter 38, Part 6.

Why is this important

The address confidentiality program protects vulnerable individuals—primarily domestic violence survivors—by keeping their residential addresses hidden from public records and offenders. Restricting offenders' access to this program reinforces victim safety by preventing abusers from exploiting the program to locate victims, though the bill's other unnamed modifications could have broader implications for program eligibility or administration.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy vs. public safety trade-off: While restricting offenders' access increases victim protection, it raises questions about whether all persistent domestic violence offenders pose equal risk or whether blanket exclusions are appropriately tailored.
  • Vague legislative scope: The bill references "various other changes" without specifying what they are, making it difficult to assess full implications for eligible participants and program administration.
  • Definition and enforcement concerns: The effectiveness depends on accurate identification and tracking of "persistent domestic violence offenders" across jurisdictions and whether registration requirements are consistently applied.

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

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