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.
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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