Tennessee SB 741: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates… | StateThat

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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.

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Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 4
Passed SenateMar 24
Passed HouseApr 14
To GovernorApr 21
Became LawApr 24

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History

2025
1. Apr 29Pub. Ch. 257Latest
2. Apr 29Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
3. Apr 24Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
4. Apr 21Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
5. Apr 21Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
6. Apr 17Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
7. Apr 16Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
8. Apr 14Subst. for comp. HB.Major
9. Apr 14Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1Passed House
10. Mar 27Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
11. Mar 24Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/24/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
12. Mar 24Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
13. Mar 24Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
14. Mar 21Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/24/2025
15. Mar 18Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
  - Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/18/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
16. Mar 17Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
17. Mar 13Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
18. Mar 12Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
19. Mar 4Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2025
20. Feb 26Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
21. Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
22. Feb 10Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
23. Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
24. Feb 4Filed for introductionIntroduced

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