Amends TCA Title 33; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 52.
Tennessee SB0538 establishes the "Autism Spectrum Online Protection Act," making it a Class A misdemeanor for individuals to use online platforms to groom autistic young adults under conservatorship. The bill aims to protect this vulnerable population by urging online platforms to implement policies to prevent such grooming activities and provides resources for family members or conservators to monitor the online activities of these individuals. Violations can result in penalties of up to 11 months and 29 days of imprisonment or a fine of up to $2,500, or both.
Tennessee SB0538 establishes the "Autism Spectrum Online Protection Act," making it a Class A misdemeanor for individuals to use online platforms to groom autistic young adults under conservatorship. The bill aims to protect this vulnerable population by urging online platforms to implement policies to prevent such grooming activities and provides resources for family members or conservators to monitor the online activities of these individuals. Violations can result in penalties of up to 11 months and 29 days of imprisonment or a fine of up to $2,500, or both.
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