Senate Bill 335, also known as the "Voyeurism Victims Act," amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance protections against invasion of privacy, particularly in cases of unlawful photography. The bill modifies the definition of unlawful photography to include instances where photographs are taken for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification, or where the unclothed intimate area of an individual is captured without their consent. Additionally, it introduces new provisions that allow for prosecution if the photograph was taken with a hidden device or if there are multiple victims involved. The statute of limitations for such offenses is also tolled if the defendant conceals the crime until the victim discovers it.

Furthermore, the bill expands the categories of individuals eligible for relief under domestic abuse and stalking laws to include victims of unlawful photography. It updates various sections to incorporate "unlawful photography" alongside existing offenses such as human trafficking and sexual assault. The changes aim to provide greater legal recourse for victims and ensure that unlawful photography is treated with the same seriousness as other forms of abuse. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-13-605(a)(1)(B), 39-13-605, 39-13-605(d)(2), 36-3-601(8), 36-3-601, 36-3-602, 36-3-602(c), 36-3-605(b), 36-3-605, 36-3-606(a), 36-3-606, 36-3-613(a), 36-3-613, 36-3-617(a), 36-3-617, 36-3-617(a)(2)(B)