Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1371: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, clarifies that a person commits the offense of unlawful exposure by distributing a private, intimate image of another identifiable person with intent to cause emotional distress, regardless of whether the person who distributes the image was a party to the original agreement or understanding that the image would remain private. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.

In committee Last action May 15, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 432

Plain-language summary

HB 1371 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, clarifies that a person commits the offense of unlawful exposure by distributing a private, intimate image of another identifiable person with intent to cause emotional distress, regardless of whether the person who distributes the image was a party to the original agreement or understanding that the image would remain private. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17. Primary sponsor: Jesse Chism (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 432.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jesse Chism (Democratic).