Senate Bill 1107, also known as House Bill 1012, 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 candor 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 disciplinary actions, including disbarment, particularly when an attorney's actions result in serious harm to a party or adversely affect legal proceedings. By addressing the conflict between the Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct and the litigation privilege, the bill seeks to enhance accountability for attorneys who engage in deceptive practices, thereby preserving public trust in the justice system.