Sexual Offenders - As introduced, requires sexual and violent sexual offenders to disclose the name, address, and phone number of any church, temple, or other religious group or organization in this state where the offender is a registered member; specifies that this information is considered public information; requires the TBI to provide all public information about an offender to any church, temple, or other religious group or organization in this state where the offender is a registered member when an offender registers as a sexual or violent sexual offender or updates a registration. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 39, Part 2.

HB 1225 requires sexual and violent sexual offenders in Tennessee to disclose their membership in churches, temples, or religious organizations, including full name, address, and phone number, as part of their registration. This information becomes public record and must be proactively shared by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) with any religious group the offender is a member of during registration or updates. The bill directly affects offenders who are registered members of religious organizations within Tennessee. It amends Tennessee law to add these requirements to offender registration forms and public disclosure rules, effective July 1, 2025.