All Roll Calls
Yes: 41 • No: 0
TennesseeSB 0741114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
Sponsored By: Ken Yager (Republican)
Became Law
Criminal Offenses
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Bill Overview
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New felonies for child sexual image tools
The law makes it a crime to knowingly have, share, or make technology, software, or digital tools designed to create material with a minor in sexual activity or simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive. Having those tools is a Class E felony. Sharing them is a Class C felony. Making them is a Class B felony. Courts must weigh things like the defendant’s statements, any such material found, instructions or ads for the tool, real lawful uses, and expert testimony to decide intent. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ken Yager
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Ferrell Haile
Republican • Senate
Tom Hatcher
Republican • Senate
Joey Hensley
Republican • Senate
Becky Duncan Massey
Republican • Senate
Shane Reeves
Republican • Senate
Paul Rose
Republican • Senate
John Stevens
Republican • Senate
Bo Watson
Republican • Senate
Dawn White
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/24/2025
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/24/2025
Yes: 32 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pub. Ch. 257
4/29/2025Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
4/29/2025Signed by Governor.
4/24/2025SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/21/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor for action.
4/21/2025SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
4/17/2025SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
4/16/2025SenateSubst. for comp. HB.
4/14/2025HousePassed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1
4/14/2025HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
3/27/2025HousePassed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
3/24/2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
3/24/2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
3/24/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/24/2025
3/21/2025SenateRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
3/18/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
3/17/2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
3/13/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
3/12/2025SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2025
3/4/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
2/26/2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
2/12/2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
2/10/2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2/10/2025SenateFiled for introduction
2/4/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
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