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TN HB0884

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Todd

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "adult-oriented establishment" in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 7-51-1401(5)

  • Removes the requirement that sexually-oriented material must be the "principal or predominant stock or trade" for a business to qualify as an adult-oriented establishment

  • Expands the definition to include any facility offering sexually oriented material, devices, paraphernalia, adult cabaret entertainment, or specified sexual activities

  • Broadens covered entities from "commercial establishment" to "facility, establishment, business, or service"

  • Takes effect May 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 14, relative to adult-oriented establishments.

Obscenity and Pornography

Last Action

Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/26/2025
Judiciary3/5/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/26/2025
Judiciary2/6/2025

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