TN SB2222

Persons who pay demonstrators to participate in protests may be held vicariously liable for damages if the paid demonstrator commits certain offenses during the demonstration

Triggering offenses include riot, aggravated riot, disorderly conduct, obstructing highways, harassment, civil rights intimidation, civil disorder, and disorderly conduct at funerals

"Compensation" is defined broadly to include salary, fees, payments, reimbursements, or any other valuable consideration

Plaintiffs must prove the defendant paid the demonstrator and that the demonstrator's conduct met elements of a listed offense, but no criminal conviction of the demonstrator is required

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law and applies only to acts occurring on or after that date