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TN HB2270
TN HB2270AN 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
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
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, working with the attorney general and reporter and other state and local government bodies, to research and report to the general assembly by January 15, 2027, on how money collected by the state from lawsuits or investigations is being used to protect children's mental health and safety online. This includes any fines, or "civil penalties," the state might receive from legal actions taken under laws like the "Protecting Children from Social Media Act." If this study is completed, the report must also detail how these funds are being spent.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/3/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2270&ga=114 |
| 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 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2270.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2061 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2061.pdf |
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