HB0884

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

Chamber Passed·1/13/26

Amends the definition of "adult-oriented establishment" in Tennessee law.

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 14, by changing the definition of "adult-oriented establishment." It redefines the term to include facilities, establishments, businesses, or services that offer sexually oriented material, devices, or paraphernalia; adult cabaret entertainment; or specified sexual activities, whether printed, filmed, recorded, or live, and that restrict admission to adults or a class of adults. The change takes effect May 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 73–23 · Jan 13
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

73 Yea

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22 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

Jan 14

Senate

Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 13

House

Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0215)

Jan 13

House

H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0541)