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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