TN HB2522

Requires online platforms with 10+ million U.S. monthly users that permit material harmful to minors to maintain content reporting systems, acknowledge reports within 48 hours, and take action within 7 business days

Mandates semi-annual transparency reports detailing content removal statistics, response times, and enforcement actions, with copies submitted to the Tennessee Attorney General within 30 days of publication

Creates private right of action for parents/guardians allowing recovery of actual damages plus statutory damages of $5,000 per violation (capped at $250,000 per action) when platforms show a "pattern of systematic failure" (3+ failures in 12 months)

Authorizes Attorney General enforcement including civil penalties up to $10,000 per day for continued noncompliance after court order, with 60-day cure notice required before action

Exempts ISPs, search engines, cloud storage, email, news organizations, educational platforms, and government websites; effective January 1, 2027