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12/29/2025

Tennessee to launch first-in-the-nation domestic violence offender registry Jan. 1

Starting January 1, Tennessee will become the first state in the nation to launch a public registry for repeat domestic violence offenders. The registry — created under Savanna’s Law — is named after Savanna Puckett, a 22-year-old sheriff’s deputy who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2022. Investigators later learned he had a long history of domestic violence and stalking.

The registry will be run by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and will publicly list:
• Offender’s name
• Photograph
• Date of birth
• Date and county of conviction

It applies to offenders convicted of domestic violence at least twice and could keep names listed for 2–20 years, depending on convictions. Home addresses and Social Security numbers will not be listed.

Supporters say the goal is prevention, not punishment — helping people identify repeat abusers and make safer decisions when dating, hiring, or protecting loved ones. Advocates point out that Tennessee ranks among the top states where men kill women, calling domestic violence a true epidemic.

Lawmakers behind the bill say that if this registry had existed earlier, it may have helped prevent Savanna’s death.

What do you think — is this a step in the right direction? Should more states follow?

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