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TN HB2159

TN HB2159
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 9, relative to obscenity.


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Introduced
01/25/2024
In Committee
02/27/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, specifies that a person or entity that produces, sells, sends, or distributes obscene matter in violation of state law may be held civilly liable for damages to an injured party. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 9.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow individuals or entities that violate state laws prohibiting the production, sale, or distribution of obscene material to be held civilly liable for damages, including nominal damages, actual damages, punitive damages (if applicable), court costs, and reasonable attorney fees, in addition to any criminal penalties. The bill aims to provide a civil remedy for parties injured by the distribution of obscene content in violation of state law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Conference Committee appointed. (Lamar, Lundberg, Rose, Stevens, Taylor) (on 04/22/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
  • ‐ Obscenity and Pornography

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