Criminal Offenses - As introduced, expands the offense of unlawful photography to include a photograph that the defendant knew would include the victim engaged in sexual activity; increases the penalty for the offense of unlawful photography from a Class A misdemeanor or a Class E felony to a Class D felony in certain circumstances; authorizes the issuance of an order of protection for a person who has been subjected to, threatened with, or placed in fear of unlawful photography. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40.

Looking ahead

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History

1. 2026
   1. Apr 20Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026Latest
   2. Apr 14Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
   3. Apr 14Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
2. 2025
   1. Apr 17Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025
   2. Apr 14Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/15/2025
   3. Apr 14Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2025
   4. Mar 18Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
      • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/18/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   5. Mar 17Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
   6. Mar 12Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
   7. Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   8. Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   9. Jan 29Filed for introductionIntroduced