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HB 222STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Civil Procedure - As introduced, specifies the damages that may be awarded against a person or commercial entity that publishes or distributes a website containing a substantial portion of content harmful to minors includes actual damages, nominal damages, and punitive damages; specifies that a person or entity that violates certain obscenity laws may be found civilly liable to an injured party for nominal damages, actual damages, court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and punitive damages; provides that the attorney general and reporter may issue guidance to assist commercial entities in complying with age requirements for websites containing a substantial portion of content that is harmful to minors. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 9; Title 47, Chapter 18 and Chapter 1021 of the Public Acts of 2024.

Latest action: Returned to the Clerk's Desk.

Voted 3/26/2025

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  1. 3/26/2025Returned to the Clerk's Desk.
  2. 3/19/2025Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
  3. 3/12/2025Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to Final Calendar #2
  4. 3/5/2025Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/12/2025
  5. 3/5/2025Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/12/2025
  6. 2/26/2025Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/5/2025
  7. 2/26/2025Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/5/25
  8. 2/19/2025Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/26/2025
  9. 2/12/2025Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
  10. 2/6/2025Sponsor(s) Added.