TN HB0761The bill amends the Protect Tennessee Minors Act by removing the definition of 'content harmful to minors.' This change simplifies the legislation by eliminating specific criteria for what constitutes harmful content. As a result, it may affect how such content is regulated in relation to minors in Tennessee.
TN HB0761 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Mary Littleton (R), currently “Passed” since May 13, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 71 of them sponsored by Mary Littleton.
Supporters of the bill argue that removing the definition of harmful content allows for more flexibility in addressing issues related to minors and online content. They believe it can help protect the rights of parents to make decisions regarding their children's exposure to various types of media without being constrained by rigid definitions.
Critics contend that eliminating the definition of 'content harmful to minors' could lead to increased exposure of minors to inappropriate material. They argue that this change undermines protections for children and may make it more difficult to regulate harmful content effectively.
The analysis of Representative Mary Littleton's personal financial interests reveals no direct conflicts of interest with the subject matter of HB0761. The bill focuses on amending definitions related to content harmful to minors, primarily affecting areas such as social media and data privacy. Representative Littleton's financial interests, including ownership of Littleton Ranch and assets in RAYMOND JAMES, PRINCIPAL, and TRADITIONS FIRST BANK, do not have a direct connection to the legislative subjects of the bill. Her primary occupation as a legislator and her business ownership in agriculture do not intersect with the civil rights and liberties or technology sectors impacted by this bill. Therefore, there is no apparent financial gain for Representative Littleton from the enactment of this legislation.
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| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Legislator | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | Tennessee House of Representatives | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of Littleton Ranch | — | AI-researched |
| Spouse Employer | Owner of Littleton Ranch | — | AI-researched |
| Asset | RAYMOND JAMES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | TRADITIONS FIRST BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HB0761 do?
The bill amends the Protect Tennessee Minors Act by removing the definition of 'content harmful to minors.' This change simplifies the legislation by eliminating specific criteria for what constitutes harmful content. As a result, it may affect how such content is regulated in relation to minors in Tennessee.
What is the status of TN HB0761?
TN HB0761 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HB0761?
Mary Littleton (R) sponsored TN HB0761.
