TN SB2398

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 provided to the Tennessee Attorney General within 30 days of publication

Creates private right of action for parents/guardians allowing 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) to address reported harmful content

Authorizes the Attorney General to seek civil penalties up to $10,000 per day for continued noncompliance after a court order, following a 60-day cure period

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