NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Chris Todd, R-Madison County, praised a major legal victory for Tennessee families as the United States Supreme Court upheld House Bill 9, a 2023 law designed to protect children from exposure to sexually explicit entertainment. The high court on Monday declined to hear Friends of George’s v. Mulroy, allowing the […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Chris Todd, R-Madison County, praised a major legal victory for Tennessee families as the United States Supreme Court upheld House Bill 9, a 2023 law designed to protect children from exposure to sexually explicit entertainment.
The high court on Monday declined to hear Friends of George’s v. Mulroy, allowing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruling to stand, affirming the law’s constitutionality. Todd, who sponsored House Bill 9 in 2023, led efforts to ensure minors are shielded from inappropriate performances.
“I’m grateful to the United States Supreme Court for allowing the Sixth Circuit’s ruling to stand, a major victory for morality and basic protections for children,” Todd said. “Tennessee will continue to be a passionate advocate for families by supporting parental rights and protecting the innocence of minors. I continue to be proud of our state and Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti as we fight for common sense in our nation.”
The law prohibits sexually explicit performances from taking place in public spaces or anywhere minors may be present. It requires private establishments like bars or restaurants hosting sexually explicit shows to verify the age of all patrons by requiring valid identification upon entry.
The law reinforces Tennessee’s stance on parental rights and community standards while maintaining that adult entertainment should remain in age-appropriate venues.
State Rep. Chris Todd represents House District 73, which includes most of Madison County. He is chairman of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and also serves on the House Calendar and Rules Committee, House Judiciary Committee, House Transportation Committee, House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee and House Civil Justice Subcommittee.