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

HB 769: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates a criminal offense of possessing, distributing, or producing technology, software, or digital tools designed for the purpose of creating material that includes a minor engaged in sexual activity or simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive; establishes relevant factors to be considered in determining whether artificial technology, software, or digital tools are used or possessed with intent to create material that includes a minor engaged in sexual activity or simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive. - Amends TCA Title 39.

In committee Last action April 29, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 257

Plain-language summary

HB 769 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates a criminal offense of possessing, distributing, or producing technology, software, or digital tools designed for the purpose of creating material that includes a minor engaged in sexual activity or simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive; establishes relevant factors to be considered in determining whether artificial technology, software, or digital tools are used or possessed with intent to create material that includes a minor engaged in sexual activity or simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive. - Amends TCA Title 39. Primary sponsor: Mary Littleton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 257.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mary Littleton (Republican).