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TN SB 2481

died on adjournment

Obscenity and Pornography - As enacted, prohibits the issuance of a license to operate certain adult-oriented establishments unless certain signage is posted. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 39.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 2481 pass?

No. TN SB 2481 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-05-26): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1020

What is TN SB 2481 about?

TN SB 2481 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Obscenity and Pornography - As enacted, prohibits the issuance of a license to operate certain adult-oriented establishments unless certain signage is posted. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 39.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 2481?

Bowling is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2481.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-05-26 — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1020
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Subjects

Sponsors

  • Bowlingprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-02-02

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  2. 2026-02-02

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  3. 2026-02-05

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-18

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

  5. 2026-03-23

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

  6. 2026-03-23

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

  7. 2026-03-24

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

  8. 2026-04-10

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026

  9. 2026-04-13

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  10. 2026-04-13

    Senate Reset on calendar for 4/15/2026

  11. 2026-04-14

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026

  12. 2026-04-15

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  13. 2026-04-15

    Companion House Bill substituted

    substitution

  14. 2026-05-26

    Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1020

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/24/2026 Passed (1)

    2026-03-24 · pass · 9-0

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