Common Carriers - As introduced, designates social media platforms as common carriers and requires the entities to obtain certificates of public convenience and necessity from the Tennessee public utilities commission; prescribes fines against social media platforms that deplatform and shadow ban users based on political ideology, viewpoint, or personal animus. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47 and Title 65.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 18, 2022
Last action Jan 31, 2022
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2
Jan 24, 2022
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
Jan 20, 2022
House · Referred to committee
P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee -- Government Operations for Review
Jan 19, 2022
House · Introduced
Intro., P1C.
Jan 18, 2022
House · Introduced
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