All Roll Calls
Yes: 417 • No: 320
TennesseeSB 2136114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Gambling
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
Stronger state investigations with confidential records
The attorney general can require written answers, records, relevant goods, and sworn testimony when investigating suspected state-law violations. These powers also apply when the attorney general believes an investigation serves the public interest. Courts can compel compliance and stop people from hiding, removing, or changing relevant records. A court can act without an earlier request when relevant people or record holders have left or are leaving Tennessee. That order must be needed to enforce state law. After notice, intentionally destroying or changing records to avoid compliance can bring penalties of up to $1,000 per document. Gathered materials, including qualifying voluntary submissions, are confidential but can be disclosed for official duties or cases involving Tennessee. This process does not cover requests under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act or Tennessee Human Rights Act.
Longer deadline for prosecuting gaming offenses
Tennessee removes the special six-month deadline for starting gaming prosecutions. The general 12-month misdemeanor deadline now applies. People accused of these offenses face a longer period when prosecutors can bring charges.
Broader consumer enforcement for sports betting
The Sports Wagering Council can investigate and hold hearings about licensees and other people, not just licensed operators. Information about violations or credible complaints can trigger investigations; enforcement action requires a finding that a violation occurred. The attorney general can also investigate specified sports-betting violations under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. Cases can be brought in Williamson County circuit or chancery court, or another legally allowed location. Covered contested hearings and court reviews involving the council follow the state’s Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. The law also drops “advisory” from the council’s name.
Tennessee bans online sweepstakes gambling
The law bans online sweepstakes using virtual or multiple currencies that players obtain and exchange for cash, prizes, or chances to win. This includes currency received through bonuses, promotions, or free with a purchase. It also bans unlawful gambling, possessing or operating gambling devices, and promoting or supporting gambling involving people in Tennessee. Covered conduct includes taking wagers or entry fees, distributing gambling devices, and allowing their use on controlled premises. Violations carry existing consumer-protection penalties and remedies; court costs cannot be charged to the attorney general or state. Lawful sports betting, fantasy sports, nonprofit gaming, and the state lottery remain allowed. The attorney general’s gambling-enforcement records are confidential, even when shared with state, federal, or law-enforcement agencies. The law took effect upon becoming law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Paul Rose
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Table Minority Conference Report Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026
Yes: 25 • No: 5
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026
Yes: 25 • No: 5
House vote • 4/23/2026
FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026
Yes: 69 • No: 17
House vote • 4/23/2026
FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT MINORITY CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026
Yes: 17 • No: 67
House vote • 4/21/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 3 BY CLEMMONS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026
Yes: 21 • No: 62
House vote • 4/21/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026
Yes: 67 • No: 20
House vote • 4/21/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY CLEMMONS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026
Yes: 23 • No: 62
House vote • 4/21/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026
Yes: 67 • No: 20
House vote • 4/21/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY CLEMMONS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026
Yes: 23 • No: 62
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/2/2026
Yes: 32 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/2/2026
Yes: 32 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Bill Text
HA1152
4/21/2026
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
HA0919
HA1157
HA1158
Introduced
SA0505
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