Tennessee SB 2161: 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, or discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47 and Title 65.

Status: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (as of 2022-04-26)

State: Tennessee · Session: 112 · Bill: SB 2161

Subjects: Common Carriers

Sponsors: Powers, Watson

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