Senate Bill 1107 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to clarify the accountability of attorneys in relation to their conduct during legal proceedings. The bill establishes that attorneys acting on behalf of clients are not immune from prosecution for specific offenses, including perjury, aggravated perjury, subornation of perjury, tampering with or fabricating evidence, destruction of governmental records, and coercion of witnesses. This change aims to reinforce the integrity of the legal profession and ensure that attorneys adhere to the Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct, which mandate honesty and transparency in court.

The bill emphasizes the importance of truth in the legal system and the detrimental effects of misleading the court. It highlights that violations of professional conduct can lead to serious consequences, including disbarment, particularly when an attorney's actions result in significant harm to legal proceedings or parties involved. By explicitly stating that attorneys can be prosecuted for these offenses, the bill seeks to uphold the credibility of the Tennessee justice system and restore public trust in legal practitioners.