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SB2481Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 39, relative to adult-oriented entertainment.

Passed

Introduced by Janince Bowling, District 16

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1020

May 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 · March 24, 2026

9

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Robert Harshbarger4Yes
Todd Gardenhire10Yes
Dawn White13Yes
Kerry Roberts23Yes
John Stevens24Yes
Sara Kyle30Yes
Brent Taylor31Yes
Paul Rose32Yes
London Lamar33Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

  5. Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

  6. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

  7. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

  8. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026

  9. Senate Reset on calendar for 4/15/2026

  10. Sponsor(s) Added.

  11. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026

  12. Companion House Bill substituted

  13. Sponsor(s) Added.

  14. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1020

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