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This bill introduces the "Tennessee Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation Act" and focuses on regulating electronic communications service providers' notifications during investigations related to child sexual exploitation. Specifically, the bill prohibits electronic communications service providers from notifying account holders about search warrants or subpoenas issued as part of an investigation into child sexual exploitation offenses. Providers are generally banned from alerting account holders about such legal requests immediately, but are allowed to provide notification 90 days after producing requested information to law enforcement. Moreover, law enforcement can request an additional 30-day delay in notification if needed. This provision aims to protect the integrity of investigations by preventing potential suspects from being tipped off about ongoing legal inquiries into potential child sexual exploitation, thus potentially helping to safeguard children and support effective law enforcement efforts. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0535&ga=114