StateTennessee

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 HicksIntroduced

HB 2270 status: Introduced — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1114 (updated May 27, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill creates a special state fund dedicated to protecting children while they are online. It is currently being reviewed by the House of Representatives.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Creates a new dedicated account within the state treasury.

Risks

  • Potential for future administrative or oversight costs.

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Establishes a dedicated funding stream for child digital safety.
  • Signals legislative commitment to mitigating online risks.

Risks

  • Actual impact depends on future legislative appropriations.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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OpenStates

Confidence

low

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Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1114

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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