SB0467In Committee

Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 39.

Tennessee SB0467 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) to establish civil liability for commercial entities that knowingly engage in acts violating state laws on obscenity or sexual exploitation of children. The bill allows individuals to bring civil actions against these entities for nominal, actual, and punitive damages, as well as court costs and attorney fees. It also permits the attorney general to seek injunctive relief against such entities and provides guidance for compliance with the relevant laws.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0467 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) to establish civil liability for commercial entities that knowingly engage in acts violating state laws on obscenity or sexual exploitation of children. The bill allows individuals to bring civil actions against these entities for nominal, actual, and punitive damages, as well as court costs and attorney fees. It also permits the attorney general to seek injunctive relief against such entities and provides guidance for compliance with the relevant laws.

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Sponsor

Bowling, Janice

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 29, 2025

Last Action

March 26, 2025

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Obscenity and PornographyTort Liability and Reform

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