Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 9; Title 47, Chapter 18 and Chapter 1021 of the Public Acts of 2024.
Tennessee HB0222 amends existing laws regarding the liability of individuals and commercial entities that publish or distribute websites containing harmful content for minors, holding them accountable for actual, nominal, and punitive damages if they fail to verify the age of users. The bill removes a provision that previously exempted certain distributions from being considered a violation of the "Protect Tennessee Minors Act" and expands civil liability for obscene material violations. Additionally, it authorizes the attorney general to provide guidance for compliance with the new provisions.
Tennessee HB0222 amends existing laws regarding the liability of individuals and commercial entities that publish or distribute websites containing harmful content for minors, holding them accountable for actual, nominal, and punitive damages if they fail to verify the age of users. The bill removes a provision that previously exempted certain distributions from being considered a violation of the "Protect Tennessee Minors Act" and expands civil liability for obscene material violations. Additionally, it authorizes the attorney general to provide guidance for compliance with the new provisions.
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