Criminal Offenses - As enacted, specifies that a parent or guardian who knowingly leaves their child under the care or supervision of a person who is required to register as a sexual offender commits a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4 and Title 40.

This law makes it a crime for parents or guardians to knowingly leave a child under eighteen with someone who is required to register as a sexual offender. The bill specifically targets situations where an adult allows a minor to be in the care or supervision of a registered sex offender without proper safeguards. If a parent or guardian commits this act, they face charges for a Class A misdemeanor. This change applies to all parents and guardians in Tennessee and takes effect on July 1, 2024.