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TN HB0884
TN HB0884AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 14, relative to adult-oriented establishments.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, expands the definition of "adult-oriented establishment", for purposes of imposing certain requirements, to include commercial establishments that offer sexually oriented material, devices, or paraphernalia, adult cabaret entertainment, or specified sexual activities, but for which such materials, devices, paraphernalia, entertainment, or activities are not the principal or predominant stock or trade. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 14.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's legal definition of an "adult-oriented establishment" to expand the scope of what qualifies as such a venue. Currently, the law defines these establishments as commercial spaces primarily offering sexually-oriented materials or activities that restrict admission to adults. The bill broadens this definition to explicitly include community or municipal centers that offer "adult cabaret entertainment," which effectively means venues hosting performances with sexually suggestive content. By making this change, the bill allows local governments to regulate these spaces more comprehensively, including restrictions on their operating hours, physical location, and other characteristics. The amendment aims to provide clearer guidelines for local authorities in managing and controlling adult-oriented entertainment venues. The bill is set to take effect on May 1, 2025, with lawmakers indicating that the public welfare requires this definitional update.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (22)
Chris Todd (R)*,
Jody Barrett (R),
Rush Bricken (R),
Gino Bulso (R),
Ed Butler (R),
Mark Cochran (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Clay Doggett (R),
Monty Fritts (R),
Johnny Garrett (R),
Rusty Grills (R),
Renea Jones (R),
Tom Leatherwood (R),
Aron Maberry (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Jerome Moon (R),
Kevin Raper (R),
Michele Reneau (R),
Paul Sherrell (R),
William Slater (R),
Todd Warner (R),
Jason Zachary (R),
Last Action
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0884&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0541 (11084) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1403.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to HB0884 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0541.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0884 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0215.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0215 (6808) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1190.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0884 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0884.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0884.pdf |
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