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.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0215)
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0541)
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 73, Nays 24, PNV 0
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- Reset on first avail. space, first avail. cal. of 2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/3/2025
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/27/2025
- Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/26/2025
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