Senate Bill 1107 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to clarify the accountability of attorneys regarding their conduct in 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 addressing the conflict between the litigation privilege and the need for accountability, the bill seeks to restore public trust in the justice system and uphold the rule of law.