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TN SB2041
TN SB2041AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 9, relative to obscenity.
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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
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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