Domestic Violence Offender Registry Tracker-Savanna's Law

This tracker is provided for informational purposes and reflects publicly available information known to Rebekah's Legacy as of the date listed above. Legislative activity changes frequently and readers should consult their state legislature for the most current status.

Since Tennessee became the first state in the nation to launch a public Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry on January 1, 2026, momentum has continued to build across the United States. Legislators, advocacy organizations, and families impacted by domestic violence are pursuing legislation and public awareness efforts designed to improve accountability for repeat offenders and strengthen victim safety.

The following tracker summarizes states where legislation has been enacted, introduced, is actively being developed, or where organized advocacy efforts are underway.

Tennessee

Status: Registry Enacted (Effective January 1, 2026)

Tennessee became the first state to establish a public Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry under Savanna's Law (HB 1200). The registry is maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Resources

Tennessee General Assembly – HB1200  https://tinyurl.com/y8f8dhun 

Tennessee Department of Safety information https://dvr.tbi.tn.gov/ 

States Pursuing Registry Legislation

Georgia

Status: Active Legislation

HB 1142 would establish a registry for repeat ("recidivist") domestic violence offenders maintained by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Resources

HB 1142 https://tinyurl.com/3z4ceyt3 

Kentucky

Status: Awaiting Next Legislative Session

Multiple registry bills were introduced during the 2026 legislative session, including legislation commonly referred to as Stephanie's Law. Although no bill advanced, lawmakers have indicated the issue is expected to return.

Resources

HB 773 https://tinyurl.com/3vdz6stf 

SB 259 https://tinyurl.com/hduzxxnr 

Paducah Sun – Registry Bills Update https://tinyurl.com/ms3puvae 

Louisiana

Status: Active Legislation

HB 86 and SB 371 propose creating a searchable public registry maintained by the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information.

Resources

HB 86 https://tinyurl.com/m2acsr9u 

SB 371 https://tinyurl.com/4fbdcubb 

Missouri

Status: Legislative Proposal

Registry language has been attached to broader public safety legislation (SB 1421) through House amendments (House Amendment 17).  Missouri lawmakers continue discussing creation of a statewide registry.

Resources

SB 1421 https://tinyurl.com/2s42j9xh 

House Amendment 17 https://tinyurl.com/34htwvxp 

Wayne County Journal Banner (May 11, 2026) https://tinyurl.com/6x8rwsxx 

New York

Status: Active Legislation

Senate Bill S.8932 proposes creating a Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry modeled after the state's Sex Offender Registry.

Resources

New York Senate Bill S8932 https://tinyurl.com/m5shs8sh 

Ohio

Status: Bill Introduced

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced to establish a Repeat Domestic Violence Offender Registry.

Resources

Ohio Legislature https://tinyurl.com/26pabtea 

Spectrum      News https://tinyurl.com/8z3s5ydd 

Ohio      Domestic Violence Network interview https://tinyurl.com/yc65u8er
 

Oklahoma

Status: Active Legislation

HB 1322 would establish a Persistent Domestic Violence Offenders Registry.

In July 2026, lawmakers also announced they are exploring expanding registry concepts beyond repeat convictions.

Resources

Oklahoma HB 1322 https://tinyurl.com/2rezjnyc 

News 9  Oklahoma https://tinyurl.com/yk3vmrjh 

Pennsylvania

Status: Pending Reintroduction

Lawmakers plan to reintroduce Robin's Law, establishing a statewide Domestic Violence Offender Registry.

Resources

Co-Sponsorship Memo https://tinyurl.com/cu32vw94 

ABC News https://tinyurl.com/5b8xzhcf 

South Carolina

Status: Active Legislation

House Bill 4927 proposes creation of a Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry.

Resources

South  Carolina HB 4927 https://tinyurl.com/3tm69dsh

Texas

Status: Legislative Proposal

HB 2956 proposes creation of a Family Violence Offender Registry.

Resources

Texas HB 2956 https://tinyurl.com/55errw4c 

The Texan https://tinyurl.com/mpbd42dr 

Utah

Status: Drafting Legislation

Following advocacy from the family of a domestic violence homicide victim, Representative Joseph Elison has opened a bill file and established a working group to draft registry legislation.

Resources

KUTV  https://tinyurl.com/mu6kutv5 

West Virginia

Status: Active Legislation

HB 5341 proposes establishing a registry documenting individuals convicted of domestic violence crimes against intimate partners.

Resources

West Virginia HB 5341 https://tinyurl.com/bdfh2m86 

Additional Legislative Activity

Florida

Status: Local Registry Enacted

On July 22, 2026, the Volusia County Council approved Florida's first public Domestic Violence Offender Registry. While this represents a significant local milestone, we have not yet confirmed statewide registry legislation. This tracker will be updated as additional information becomes available.

WESH 2 News https://tinyurl.com/yf62sbh4 

Michigan

Status: Legislative Interest

State lawmakers have expressed support for creation of a National Domestic Violence Registry with appropriate safeguards.

Resources

ClickOnDetroit https://tinyurl.com/fcbp5brk 

North Carolina

Status: Legislative Proposal

Lawmakers have announced plans to introduce legislation creating a Domestic Violence Offender Registry.

Resources

WBTV https://tinyurl.com/55dr58ry 

Advocacy Campaigns

Indiana

Status: Public Petition

A statewide petition was launched in April 2026 calling for creation of a Domestic Violence Offender Registry.

Resources

ABC57  https://tinyurl.com/y4mjdjky 

Petition  https://tinyurl.com/2wkjfatu 

Montana

Status: Public Petition

A statewide petition was launched in May 2026 advocating for a Montana Domestic Violence Offender Registry.

Resources

KTVQ https://tinyurl.com/ymr3wyjc

Petition https://tinyurl.com/9jr4mbmw 

Virginia

Status: Public Petition

Following the failure of HB 1991 during the 2025 legislative session, Rebekah's Legacy launched a statewide petition supporting legislation to establish a Virginia Domestic Violence Offender Registry.

Resources

Rebekah's Legacy Petition https://tinyurl.com/4p2nkfbc 

Virginia      HB 1991 (2025) https://tinyurl.com/4j7pkdy6 

National Advocacy

Status: Public Petition Supporting a National Domestic Violence Offender Registry

A domestic violence victim launched a national petition supporting a National Domestic Violence Offender Registry.

Resources

Petition https://tinyurl.com/2272d54e 

Help Us Keep This Resource Current

Registry legislation is evolving rapidly across the United States. Rebekah's Legacy will continue monitoring developments and periodically update this tracker as new bills are introduced, enacted, or advocacy efforts emerge.

If your state has introduced legislation, announced a working group, launched a petition, or reported new developments that are not listed here, we encourage you to contact us. After verification, we'll update this tracker so advocates, policymakers, survivors, and families have access to the most current information available. Send update information to: rebekahslegacy@gmail.com