SB 538 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Disabled Persons - As introduced, enacts the "Autism Spectrum Online Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 52.

SB 538, the "Autism Spectrum Online Protection Act," creates new protections for autistic young adults (ages 18-25) under court-appointed conservatorship. It makes it a Class A misdemeanor to use online platforms to groom, sextort, or sexually exploit this group - defined as building trust to commit abuse. The law requires online platforms to implement policies preventing such exploitation and gives conservators/families tools to monitor online safety. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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John Stevens
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