Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 884: Obscenity and Pornography - As introduced, expands the definition of "adult-oriented establishment", for purposes of imposing certain requirements, to include commercial establishments that offer sexually oriented material, devices, or paraphernalia, adult cabaret entertainment, or specified sexual activities, but for which such materials, devices, paraphernalia, entertainment, or activities are not the principal or predominant stock or trade. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 14.

Passed one chamber Last action January 14, 2026: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

Plain-language summary

HB 884 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Obscenity and Pornography - As introduced, expands the definition of "adult-oriented establishment", for purposes of imposing certain requirements, to include commercial establishments that offer sexually oriented material, devices, or paraphernalia, adult cabaret entertainment, or specified sexual activities, but for which such materials, devices, paraphernalia, entertainment, or activities are not the principal or predominant stock or trade. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 14. Primary sponsor: Chris Todd (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): Received from House, Passed on First Consideration.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chris Todd (Republican).