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TN SB1059
TN SB1059AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 9, relative to obscenity.
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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Passed
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, makes it a Class E felony for a book publisher, distributor, or seller to knowingly sell or distribute obscene matter to a public school serving any of the grades K-12; adds additional fines for a violation. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 9.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's obscenity laws to make it a Class E felony for a book publisher, distributor, or seller to knowingly sell or distribute obscene matter to a public school serving grades K-12. It also adds additional fines of not less than $10,000 and up to $100,000 for such violations. The bill aims to restrict the distribution of obscene material in the state's public schools.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2023 (on 05/04/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1059&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0278.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1059 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0264.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0264 (5934) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM0914.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0841 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB0841.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB1059.pdf |
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