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SB 335

Criminal Offenses - As enacted, enacts the "Voyeurism Victims Act." - Amends TCA Title 28; Title 29; Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 2.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff Yarbro

Tennessee law strengthens voyeurism crime penalties and victim protections, effective July 2025, addressing non-consensual intimate recording and observation offenses.

Pub. Ch. 62
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Bill Summary · SB 335

Legislative bill overview

SB 335, the "Voyeurism Victims Act," strengthens Tennessee's criminal laws against voyeuristic offenses by amending multiple sections of the state code covering criminal offenses, sentencing, and victim protections. The bill enhances penalties and expands definitions of voyeurism-related crimes while establishing new victim support mechanisms.

Why is this important

Voyeurism crimes—including non-consensual recording or observation of intimate moments—cause severe psychological harm to victims and have become easier to commit with smartphone technology. This legislation provides clearer legal protections, stronger deterrents through enhanced penalties, and improved support pathways for affected individuals across Tennessee's criminal justice system.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional scope: Determining what conduct qualifies as voyeurism can be complex in cases involving partially public settings or ambiguous consent situations, potentially creating enforcement inconsistencies
  • Privacy vs. prosecution balance: Expanded surveillance provisions for investigation must be carefully calibrated to avoid overreach while effectively prosecuting offenders
  • Victim identity protection: Balancing public trial records with victim privacy when intimate imagery is evidence requires sensitive procedural protections

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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