SB0741

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.

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Tennessee SB0741 criminalizes possession, distribution, and production of technology designed to create explicit material involving minors.

Tennessee SB0741 amends the state's criminal code by adding a new section that makes it a felony to knowingly possess, distribute, or produce technology, software, or digital tools designed to create explicit material involving minors. The bill specifies that possession is a Class E felony, distribution is a Class C felony, and production is a Class B felony. Courts must consider various factors, including defendant statements, accompanying materials, and expert testimony, when determining if the technology is designed for such purposes. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Pub. Ch. 257

Apr 29, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.