HB1371Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to unlawful exposure.
Introduced by Jesse Chism, District 85
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 432
May 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 17, 2025
27
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
| Jason Zachary | 14 | Yes |
| Mark Cochran | 23 | Yes |
| Charlie Baum | 37 | Yes |
| Michael Hale | 40 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/12/2025
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/19/2025
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/26/2025
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
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/9/2025
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2025
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/17/2025
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/17/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. SB subst.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 432
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