Unlawful photography bills get widespread support in General Assembly
At least five bills have been introduced by other legislators hoping to strengthen laws surrounding the taking and distribution of intimate photos.(Flickr/Pexels)
NASHVILLE — A slate of bipartisan legislation aimed at cracking down on crimes involving the unauthorized taking or distribution of intimate photos is seeing sweeping success across the Tennessee General Assembly.
The bills contain various provisions revolving around widening the scope of the crime and penalties for taking unauthorized intimate photos of others. Other bills increase protections for victims.
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Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith reports on state politics for The Daily Memphian. Ben studied journalism at The University of Alabama and wrote for magazines in Alexander City, Alabama. Ben currently lives in Nashville and enjoys music, basketball and reading.
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