Criminal Offenses - As enacted, makes various changes to present law concerning criminal justice. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 53.

HB 1232 requires certain criminal offenses to be reported in writing to authorities, replacing the prior oral reporting requirement under Tennessee law (TCA 39-16-202(a)(1)). This change affects entities legally obligated to report specific crimes, such as healthcare providers or school officials in mandated reporting scenarios. The bill became law on May 15, 2025, after being enacted as Public Chapter 462.