Tennessee · 114
HB 769
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates a criminal offense of possessing, distributing, or producing technology, software, or digital tools designed for the purpose of creating material that includes a minor engaged in sexual activity or simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive; establishes relevant factors to be considered in determining whether artificial technology, software, or digital tools are used or possessed with intent to create material that includes a minor engaged in sexual activity or simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive. - Amends TCA Title 39.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 769 creates a criminal offense for possessing, distributing, or producing technology, software, or digital tools designed to create material depicting a minor in sexual or simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive. The bill amends TCA Title 39 and establishes factors to consider when determining if such tools are used or possessed with the intent to create this type of material.
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Issue tags AI-classified
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Sponsors
- Mary Littleton Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/14/2025 Passed (1) | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Apr 14, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/14/2025… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 14, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 9, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 1, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |