SB 2481
  • Introduced
    Feb 02, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2481
Tennessee Senate Bill
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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. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 1020 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • May 26, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1020
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Mar 18, 2026, House
HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 3/18/2026 Passed (4)
YES: 4
NO: 2
OTHER: 1
YES: 4

    NO: 2

      NOT VOTING: 1

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      Mar 24, 2026, Senate
      SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/24/2026 Passed (3)
      YES: 9
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 9

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Apr 01, 2026, House
          HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/1/2026 Passed (3)
          YES: 19
          NO: 2
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 19

            NO: 2

              OTHER: 0
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              Apr 06, 2026, House
              FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed (1)
              YES: 83
              NO: 7
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 83

                NO: 7

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Apr 06, 2026, House
                  HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026 4/2/2026 (2)
                  YES: 0
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 0

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 15, 2026, Senate
                      FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/15/2026 Passed (2)
                      YES: 27
                      NO: 6
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 27

                        NO: 6

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Apr 23, 2026, Senate
                          FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed (1)
                          YES: 26
                          NO: 3
                          OTHER: 1
                          YES: 26

                            NO: 3

                              NOT VOTING: 1

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                              Apr 23, 2026, House
                              FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026 Passed
                              YES: 83
                              NO: 10
                              OTHER: 1
                              YES: 83

                                NO: 10

                                  NOT VOTING: 1

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                                  • May 26, 2026 | executive
                                    • Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1020
                                  • Apr 15, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Companion House Bill substituted
                                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                  • Apr 14, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
                                  • Apr 13, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Senate Reset on calendar for 4/15/2026
                                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                  • Apr 10, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
                                  • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
                                  • Mar 23, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
                                    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
                                  • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
                                  • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
                                  • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Filed for introduction
                                    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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