Consumer Protection - As enacted, authorizes a small business that believes an online search engine has blacklisted the small business to contact the online search engine and request a response concerning the action; authorizes a small business affected by an online search engine's failure to comply with the response requirement to bring a civil action. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 47 and Title 65.
SB 2262 requires online platforms and businesses that "blacklist" small businesses (defined as entities with 50 or fewer full-time employees) to provide written notice within 24 hours of the action. The notice must explain the reason for the blacklist, detail how the small business can resolve it, and include contact information for a representative. Small businesses that don’t receive this notice can sue for actual damages, punitive damages, or attorney fees. The law applies to actions like removing a business from search results, reducing visibility, or deleting 25%+ of reviews. It takes effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed Apr 27, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
9
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Apr 27, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0957)
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0957)
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., as am., Ayes 89, Nays 5, PNV 2
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adam Lowe
RRepublican
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