TennesseeCivil Procedure - As introduced, specifies the damages that may be awarded against a person or commercial entity that publishes or distributes a website containing a substantial portion of content harmful to minors includes actual damages, nominal damages, and punitive damages; specifies that a person or entity that violates certain obscenity laws may be found civilly liable to an injured party for nominal damages, actual damages, court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and punitive damages; provides that the attorney general and reporter may issue guidance to assist commercial entities in complying with age requirements for websites containing a substantial portion of content that is harmful to minors. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 9; Title 47, Chapter 18 and Chapter 1021 of the Public Acts of 2024.
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- 2025
- Mar 18Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary CommitteeLatest
- Mar 17Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
- Mar 12Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
- Mar 11Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2025
- Mar 5Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
- Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
- Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Jan 29Filed for introductionIntroduced