Tennessee GOP Week in Review
February 26, 2009
- Tougher laws for sex offenders
- Property tax freeze for seniors
- Investing state funds
- Bonds issues for industrial development
Legislation protecting children from child sexual predators advances in Senate
NASHVILLE, TN (2-26-09): Several bills aimed at protecting children advanced in the State Senate this week, including legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee that would prohibit sex offenders from loitering within 1,000 feet of certain places where children are likely to gather. The bill, sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Jamie Woodson (R-Knoxville), would apply to schools, licensed day care centers, child care facilities, public parks, playgrounds, recreation centers or athletic fields when children under age 18 are present.
“This legislation greatly strengthens our laws to protect Tennessee children,” said Woodson. “Parents deserve to know that their children are safe, and this bill will keep sexual offenders away from these areas where children are commonly present.” [Read more]
