SB1424

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

Introduced·2/6/25
Draft Text

SB1424 amends Tennessee's definition of adult-oriented establishments to include adult cabaret entertainment.

SB1424 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 14, by changing the definition of "adult-oriented establishment." The bill redefines this 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 act takes effect on May 1, 2025.

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Judiciary Committee
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Calendar

Feb 10

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 3

1:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 10

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 3

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2/10/2026

Feb 3

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/10/2026