Bill > HB1371

This bill amends Tennessee's existing law on unlawful exposure of private, intimate images by modifying the legal definition of when such exposure is considered a violation. 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 the language around consent and privacy, expanding the scope of potential legal prosecution for sharing intimate images without permission. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is designed to provide stronger legal protections against the non-consensual sharing of private images, which can cause significant emotional distress to the person depicted. This amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-318, aims to address modern challenges related to digital privacy and image sharing by holding individuals accountable for distributing intimate images without the consent of the person in the image.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1371&ga=114