Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2481: Obscenity and Pornography - As enacted, prohibits the issuance of a license to operate certain adult-oriented establishments unless certain signage is posted. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 39.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2481 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Obscenity and Pornography - As enacted, prohibits the issuance of a license to operate certain adult-oriented establishments unless certain signage is posted. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 39. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1020.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Bowling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1020
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
- Senate Reset on calendar for 4/15/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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