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This bill amends Tennessee law to strengthen civil remedies for cases involving websites or content deemed harmful to minors. Specifically, it expands the potential damages that can be awarded in civil actions related to obscenity and content harmful to minors, now including actual damages, nominal damages, and punitive damages. The bill allows individuals or entities who have been harmed by websites with substantial content harmful to minors to sue for these damages, as well as court costs and reasonable attorney fees. Additionally, the bill permits such actions to be potentially certified as class action lawsuits under Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure. The attorney general and reporter is also empowered to issue guidance to help commercial entities comply with age restrictions and content regulations. Importantly, the bill removes a previous subsection of the law and adds a new provision that explicitly states that violations can result in civil liability in addition to any criminal penalties. The law will take effect immediately upon becoming official, with the stated purpose of protecting public welfare.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0466&ga=114