For entertainment purposes only. Laws may have changed. Not legal advice.
Technology Tennessee

It is illegal to share your entertainment streaming passwords.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Tennessee was the first state in the nation to explicitly criminalize sharing login credentials for streaming services like Netflix or Hulu. Spearheaded by recording industry lobbyists, the legislation updated old cable theft laws for the digital age. Violators can theoretically be charged with theft of services, though casual family sharing is rarely prosecuted.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: T.C.A. ยง 39-14-104
Where to look:

Tennessee Criminal Code - Theft of Services

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