TN HB0221

Commercial entities that knowingly violate Tennessee's obscene material laws (Title 39, Chapter 17, Parts 9 and 10) may face civil liability including nominal damages, actual damages, punitive damages, court costs, and attorney fees

Individuals may bring civil lawsuits against violating commercial entities regardless of whether a criminal conviction occurred, and cases may be certified as class actions under Rule 23

Internet service providers, wireless providers, search engines, and cloud service providers are exempt from liability when merely providing access to content they did not create

The Attorney General may seek injunctive and equitable relief against commercial entities knowingly violating obscene material laws and may issue compliance guidance

The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law