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

SB 1424: 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.

In committee Last action February 10, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1424 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 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: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).