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TN HB1177

TN HB1177
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, relative to observation without consent.


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Introduced
02/10/2021
In Committee
02/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, specifies, for the offense of observation without consent, that a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy from members of the opposite sex in a single-sex multi-person use bathroom, locker room, dressing room or shower; defines a person's sex as the sex listed on the person's birth certificate and makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's laws on observation without consent. It specifies that a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy from members of the opposite sex in certain multi-person use facilities, such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers. The bill defines a person's sex as the sex listed on their birth certificate. It also establishes new criminal penalties for violations of this law, with more severe punishments for repeat offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added. (on 03/09/2021)

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