SB 1107 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Attorneys at Law - As introduced, specifies that an attorney who, while acting in the capacity of counsel for a client or an identifiable prospective client, engages in conduct that constitutes the offense of perjury, aggravated perjury, subornation of perjury, tampering with or fabricating evidence, destruction or tampering with governmental records, or coercion or persuasion of a witness is not immune from prosecution. - Amends TCA Title 23, Chapter 3; Title 27 and Title 39.

SB 1107 removes legal immunity for Tennessee attorneys who commit serious misconduct during court proceedings, such as lying under oath, tampering with evidence, or coercing witnesses. It directly affects attorneys representing clients or prospective clients in court by making them subject to criminal prosecution for specific offenses defined in state law. The bill amends Tennessee Code to explicitly state that attorneys are not protected by the litigation privilege when engaging in acts like perjury, subornation of perjury, or falsifying evidence. This change aims to uphold court integrity by holding attorneys accountable for actions that undermine truth in legal cases.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Sara Kyle
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