HB0099Enacted

Amends TCA Section 39-13-605 and Title 40, Chapter 39, Part 2.

Tennessee HB0099 amends existing laws regarding unlawful photography by raising the classification of related offenses from misdemeanors to felonies and increasing penalties for violations, particularly when minors are involved or when the perpetrator holds a position of trust over the victim. The bill affects individuals who photograph others without consent in situations where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, specifically targeting actions taken for sexual arousal or to offend the subject. Key changes include the requirement for judges to mandate sexual offender registration for certain offenses and the clarification of what constitutes a reasonable expectation of privacy.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0099 amends existing laws regarding unlawful photography by raising the classification of related offenses from misdemeanors to felonies and increasing penalties for violations, particularly when minors are involved or when the perpetrator holds a position of trust over the victim. The bill affects individuals who photograph others without consent in situations where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, specifically targeting actions taken for sexual arousal or to offend the subject. Key changes include the requirement for judges to mandate sexual offender registration for certain offenses and the clarification of what constitutes a reasonable expectation of privacy.

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Sponsor

Bulso, Gino

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 13, 2025

Last Action

May 27, 2025

Pub. Ch. 474

Subjects
Criminal OffensesSexual OffendersPrivacy, ConfidentialityCriminal Procedure

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