SB 2136
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Gambling - As enacted, clarifies that gambling, the operation or possession of gambling devices, and the operation, conducting, or commercial promoting of online sweepstakes games and other forms of online or app-based gambling are unlawful and a violation of the "Tennessee Consumer Protection Act"; expands the authority of the sports wagering council to investigate illegal gambling and gaming activity; expands the investigative authority of the attorney general to investigate unlawful activity within the purview of the attorney general. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47.
- Tennessee
- Senate
- Introduced Jan 23, 2026
- Session 114
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Pub. Ch. 1117
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Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
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Signed by Governor.
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Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Signed by H. Speaker
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Enrolled and ready for signatures
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Signed by Senate Speaker
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Senate refused to concur in amendment
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H. refused to recede from am. no. 2
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Senate refused to recede from its non-concurrence.
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Conference Committee appointed (Haile, Stevens, Bailey, Johnson, Yarbro)
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Conf. comm. appointed. (Reps. Cepicky, Lamberth, Doggett, Alexander, Harris)
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Conference Committee report adopted, Ayes 25, Nayes 5
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Failed to adopt minority CCR, Ayes 17, Nays 67, PNV 0
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Adopted Majority CCR, Ayes 69, Nays 17, PNV 1
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Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/23/2026
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Subst. for comp. HB.
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Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0919)
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H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1152)
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Failed to adopt am (Amendment 3 - HA1157), Ayes 21, Nays 62, PNV 0
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Failed to adopt am (Amendment 4 - HA1158), Ayes 23, Nays 62, PNV 1
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Passed H., as am., Ayes 67, Nays 20, PNV 0
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Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0505)
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Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
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Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/2/2026
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Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 2/24/2026
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Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
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Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Filed for introduction