New Tennessee laws that took effect Jan. 1

Zoom in: We've compiled a list of some of the most noteworthy additions.

📄 Domestic abuser registry: Under Savanna's Law, Tennessee has become the first state in the nation to launch a public registry for repeat domestic violence offenders.

• The registry will include names, photos and conviction information for offenders who are convicted of two or more domestic violence offenses that occurred on or after Jan. 1.
• Between the lines: The law was inspired by Robertson County sheriff's deputy Savanna Puckett. Puckett's ex-boyfriend killed her in 2022 following a series of domestic violence offenses.

🪪 Driver's licenses: U.S. citizens will no longer get the same licenses as noncitizens. Now, licenses for noncitizens, including DACA recipients and green card holders, will include a distinctive marker.

• Flashback: The change is part of a slate of laws passed last year during a special session that coincided with President Trump's immigration crackdown.

🚲 Cyclist safety: People applying for a driver's license must now learn bicyclists' hand signals. Written driver tests will now include questions about cyclists' signals for turning, slowing and stopping.

🌿 THC crackdown: THCA products, which mimic the effects of marijuana, are now banned.

• The sale of remaining hemp-derived products with a lower percentage of delta-9 THC will be more strictly regulated under the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
• The age limit for those products is now 21.

Human trafficking: Tattoo artists are now required to complete training to help them recognize and report signs that their customers may be involved in trafficking.

🐶 Chiropractors for pets: Licensed chiropractors who get an additional certification can now treat animals.

What's next: The General Assembly convenes Jan. 13 to open the next legislative session, promising another wave of new laws on the horizon.