HB0769Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
Introduced by Mary Littleton, District 78
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 257
April 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 14, 2025
94
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
95 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
Sponsor change.
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 4/2/2025
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 4/2/2025
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/9/2025
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/10/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/14/2025
Comp. SB subst.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 257
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