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TN HB0403
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, expands the offense of unlawful photography to include a photograph that the defendant knew would include the victim engaged in sexual activity; increases the penalty for the offense of unlawful photography from a Class A misdemeanor or a Class E felony to a Class D felony in certain circumstances; authorizes the issuance of an order of protection for a person who has been subjected to, threatened with, or placed in fear of unlawful photography. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's criminal code to strengthen penalties and protections related to unlawful photography. Specifically, the bill changes the classification of unlawful photography from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony, which typically carries more significant legal consequences such as potential prison time. The legislation also removes existing subdivisions (d)(2) and (d)(3) from the current statute, potentially simplifying the legal language around the offense. An important contextual note is that this bill expands the definition of unlawful photography to include scenarios where the defendant knowingly captures an image of a victim engaged in sexual activity, and it will authorize courts to issue protective orders for individuals who have been threatened with or subjected to such photography. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to any offenses committed on or after that date, giving law enforcement and legal systems time to prepare for the new provisions while providing enhanced legal protections for potential victims of invasive or non-consensual photography.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (17)
John Crawford (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Fred Atchley (R),
Jody Barrett (R),
Gino Bulso (R),
Ed Butler (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Clay Doggett (R),
William Lamberth (R),
Mary Littleton (R),
Jason Powell (D),
Tim Rudd (R),
Richard Scarbrough (R),
Tom Stinnett (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Joe Towns (D),
Ron Travis (R),
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025 (on 04/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0403&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0403 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0042.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0042 (3845) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0191.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0403 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0403.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0403.pdf |
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