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AG Skrmetti Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, joined by 40 other attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The coalition supports the Senate version (S. 1748) for its Duty of Care requirement and preservation of state authority, expressing concern that the House version (H.R. 6484) could preempt existing state laws protecting minors online.

Tennessee AG Joins States Urging Antitrust Review of Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a coalition of state attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct an antitrust review of the proposed Netflix-Warner Bros. merger. The states expressed concerns that the deal could harm competition, leading to higher prices and reduced content choices for consumers.

Tennessee Attorney General's Office 2025 Consumer Complaint Report

The Tennessee Attorney General's Office Division of Consumer Affairs announced its top ten consumer complaint categories for 2025, reporting over $3.6 million recovered for consumers. The division received 9,938 complaints and handled 44 educational outreach events.

Tennessee Joins States Urging Supreme Court Review of Ballot Date Rule

Tennessee, along with 19 other states, has filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to review a federal appellate decision that overturned a Pennsylvania law requiring handwritten dates on mail-in ballots. The brief supports the Republican National Committee's petition and argues the decision infringes on states' election authority.

Tennessee AG Warns of Car Dealership Impersonator Scams

The Tennessee Attorney General's Office issued a warning about scam websites impersonating car and heavy equipment dealerships. Consumers are advised to take precautions such as inspecting vehicles in person and using secure payment methods to avoid losing money to fraudulent sellers.