Tennessee HB0769 criminalizes possession, distribution, and production of technology designed to create offensive material involving minors.
Tennessee HB0769 amends state law to establish criminal penalties for knowingly possessing, distributing, or producing technology, software, or digital tools designed to create material depicting minors in sexual activity or simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive. The bill sets possession as a Class E felony, distribution as a Class D felony, and production as a Class B felony. Courts must consider various factors in determining whether such technology is designed for illegal purposes, including defendant statements, accompanying materials, and expert testimony.
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