Remedies and Special Proceedings - As enacted, creates a civil action for individuals who are the subject of an intimate image that is intentionally disclosed without the individual's consent under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

HB 2012 creates a new civil cause of action for Tennessee residents whose intimate images (photos or videos of intimate body parts or sexual conduct) are shared without consent. It allows victims to sue for damages including $150,000 in liquidated damages, actual harm (like emotional distress), and attorney fees, while clarifying that consent to create an image doesn’t cover its distribution. The bill defines "intimate image" broadly, requires valid consent for distribution to be in writing with clear terms, and excludes certain cases like law enforcement reporting or good-faith assistance. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to incidents occurring on or after that date.