Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateTennesseeIntroduced
HB 2270: Children - As enacted, establishes the children's digital protection fund within the state treasury. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 2.
Gary Hicks
HB 2270 status: Introduced — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1114 (updated May 27, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
55OUT OF 100
Score:55/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes a specific fund within the Tennessee state treasury titled the 'children's digital protection fund'.
Who is affected
The state treasury department and stakeholders involved in children's digital safety initiatives.
Requirements and enforcement
The treasury must establish and maintain the fund as a distinct fiscal entity.
Costs and funding
Initial costs involve administrative setup, with future costs dependent on funding and appropriation levels.
When it takes effect
Became Public Chapter 1114 on May 27, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides a dedicated financial vehicle to support future safety efforts for children online.
Risks and tradeoffs
The summary provides no information on funding sources, specific safety mandates, or how the money will be spent.
What is still unknown
The exact programmatic use of the funds, the scale of the financial commitment, and any regulatory impacts remain entirely unstated.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Creates a formal state treasury mechanism
- Centralizes funding for specific policy goals
- Allows for clearer budget tracking
Risks
- Adds administrative overhead to state treasury
- Potential for fragmented fiscal oversight
- Ongoing management costs of the fund
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Focuses on children's digital safety
- Signals legislative priority for child protection
- Provides potential resources for safety programs
Risks
- Lack of defined safety measures in text
- Reliance on fund performance for outcomes
- Unclear definition of target safety goals
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Creates a distinct, auditable state fund
- Formalizes state-level fiscal responsibility
- Provides clear legislative record of funding
Risks
- No explicit oversight board mentioned
- Public reporting requirements are absent
- Limited transparency on administrative criteria
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Low
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Analysis basis
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