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This bill amends Tennessee's existing law on unlawful exposure by modifying the legal definition of distributing private, intimate images. Specifically, the bill clarifies that a person can be charged with unlawful exposure if they distribute a private, intimate image of another identifiable person, even if they were not originally part of the agreement or understanding that the image would remain private. The key change is in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-318(a)(1), which now broadens the scope of who can be held legally responsible for distributing such images. The law aims to protect individuals from having their private, intimate images shared without consent, regardless of the original circumstances of the image's creation or initial sharing. The amendment will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving time for legal professionals and the public to become aware of the updated statute.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0586&ga=114