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TN SB2041

TN SB2041
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
Crossed Over
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 Tennessee's laws on obscenity to allow individuals who have been harmed by the production, sale, or distribution of obscene matter to file a civil lawsuit and seek damages, in addition to any criminal penalties. Specifically, the bill allows for the recovery of nominal damages, actual damages, punitive damages (if applicable), court costs, and reasonable attorney fees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added. (on 04/11/2024)

Bill Topics

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

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2041&ga=113 01/25/2024
Amendment 1-0 to SB2041 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0926.pdf 04/02/2024
Fiscal Memo for SA0926 (17787) https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM2800.pdf 04/02/2024
Fiscal Note - HB2159 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB2159.pdf 01/28/2024
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB2041.pdf 01/25/2024
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