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TN HB1371

Bill

Status

Passed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Chism

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee's unlawful exposure statute (Section 39-17-318) to expand liability for distributing intimate images that were photographed or recorded under circumstances where parties agreed or understood the images would remain private
  • Extends liability to distributors regardless of whether they were a party to the original privacy agreement or understanding
  • Passed the legislature on April 21, 2025, and was approved by Governor Bill Lee on May 9, 2025
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to unlawful exposure.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 432

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/17/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/17/2025
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee4/14/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/9/2025
Judiciary4/1/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/5/2025
Judiciary2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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