SB0685

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-605 and Title 40, Chapter 39, Part 2, relative to unlawful photography.

Complete·5/27/25

Toughens penalties for unlawful photography, including mandatory sexual offender registration.

This bill amends Tennessee law to enhance penalties for unlawful photography. It mandates that individuals convicted of unlawful photography must register as sexual offenders. The bill also raises the severity of penalties, classifying certain offenses as Class E and D felonies. These changes apply to acts committed on or after July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 4, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 474

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted