Senate Bill 586 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-318(a)(1), concerning unlawful exposure. The bill modifies the existing legal language by deleting the previous subdivision and replacing it with a new provision that specifies that an image is considered unlawfully distributed if it was photographed or recorded under circumstances where the parties involved agreed or understood that the image would remain private. This change clarifies that the agreement or understanding about privacy applies regardless of whether the person distributing the image was part of that agreement.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of protecting individuals' privacy rights regarding their images. This legislative change aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding the unauthorized distribution of private images, thereby enhancing the protection of personal privacy in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-318(a)(1), 39-17-318