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TN SB2061
TN SB2061AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 2, relative to funding for the protection of children.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, urges the department of finance and administration, in consultation with the attorney general and reporter or other departments or agencies of state or local government, to study and submit a report to the general assembly on state funding sources derived from litigation or investigations in this state that are used to support the protection of children's mental health and safety online, including, but not limited to, any civil penalties recovered by the state in any actions brought pursuant to the Protecting Children from Social Media Act. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 2.
AI Summary
This bill urges the department of finance and administration, in collaboration with the attorney general and reporter and other state or local government entities, to conduct a study and report to the general assembly by January 15, 2027, on how state funds originating from legal actions or investigations are utilized to safeguard children's mental health and safety online. This includes examining any civil penalties collected by the state from lawsuits filed under the "Protecting Children from Social Media Act" or similar legislation, and if the study is completed, the report must detail how these funds are being spent.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Bo Watson (R)*,
Paul Bailey (R),
Heidi Campbell (D),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Ed Jackson (R),
Ken Yager (R),
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 03/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2061&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0546 (14001) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1829.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to SB2061 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0546.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2061 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0519.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0519 (13807) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1759.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2061 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2061.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2061.pdf |
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