HB0221In Committee

Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 39.

Tennessee HB0221 allows individuals to file civil lawsuits against commercial entities that knowingly violate state laws regarding obscenity or sexual exploitation of children, seeking damages and attorney fees. The bill specifically exempts internet and wireless service providers from liability for content they do not create. Additionally, it empowers the attorney general to pursue injunctive relief against offending commercial entities and to provide compliance guidance.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0221 allows individuals to file civil lawsuits against commercial entities that knowingly violate state laws regarding obscenity or sexual exploitation of children, seeking damages and attorney fees. The bill specifically exempts internet and wireless service providers from liability for content they do not create. Additionally, it empowers the attorney general to pursue injunctive relief against offending commercial entities and to provide compliance guidance.

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Sponsor

Barrett, Jody

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2025

Last Action

March 26, 2025

Returned to the Clerk's Desk.

Subjects
Obscenity and PornographyTort Liability and Reform

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HB0221: Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 39. | LegisGo