# Tennessee SB 2136: 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. Tennessee SB 2136, 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., is a 114th General Assembly (2025-2026) Senate bill sponsored by no sponsor on record; status signed, last action 2026-05-27 (Effective date(s) 05/22/2026) (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TN-SB2136-2025-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Tennessee SB 2136 - State: Tennessee - Session: 114th General Assembly (2025-2026) - Title: 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. - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-01-23 - Last action: 2026-05-27, Effective date(s) 05/22/2026 - Sponsors: no sponsor on record - Cosponsors: 1 - Subjects: Gambling - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 13 (417 yes, 320 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 4 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Longer deadline for prosecuting gaming offenses: cost, low. 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. - Stronger state investigations with confidential records: mixed, medium. 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… - Broader consumer enforcement for sports betting: mixed, low. 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… - Tennessee bans online sweepstakes gambling: mixed, low. 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,… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Cosponsor: Paul Rose (Republican), Senate ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-23 | Senate | FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Table Minority Conference Report Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 | pass | 25 | 5 | | | 2026-04-23 | Senate | FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 | pass | 25 | 5 | | | 2026-04-23 | House | FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026 | pass | 69 | 17 | | | 2026-04-23 | House | FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT MINORITY CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026 | fail | 17 | 67 | | | 2026-04-21 | House | FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 3 BY CLEMMONS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 | fail | 21 | 62 | | | 2026-04-21 | House | FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 | pass | 67 | 20 | | | 2026-04-21 | House | FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY CLEMMONS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 | fail | 23 | 62 | | | 2026-04-21 | House | FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 | pass | 67 | 20 | | | 2026-04-21 | House | FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY CLEMMONS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 | fail | 23 | 62 | | | 2026-03-02 | Senate | FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/2/2026 | pass | 32 | 0 | | | 2026-03-02 | Senate | FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/2/2026 | pass | 32 | | | | 2026-02-24 | Senate | SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE | pass | 8 | 0 | | | 2026-02-24 | Senate | SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE | pass | 8 | | | ## Bill text - HA1152, 2026-04-21: [PDF](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1152.pdf) - Enrolled / Public Chapter: [PDF](https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc1117.pdf) - Fiscal Note: [PDF](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1885.pdf) - HA0919: [PDF](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0919.pdf) - HA1157: [PDF](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1157.pdf) - HA1158: [PDF](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1158.pdf) - Introduced: [PDF](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2136.pdf) - SA0505: [PDF](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0505.pdf) ## Related bills - SB 2173: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 9, relative to off-highway vehicles. (signed) - SB 2177: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 38, relative to compensation of law enforcement officers. (signed) - SB 2166: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to money transmission. (failed) - SB 2085: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-24-109, relative to the victims assistance assessment. (signed) - SB 2057: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 35; Title 7, Chapter 82 and Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to sewer systems. (signed) - SB 2017: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 34, Part 6, relative to creditable service for a period of disability. (signed) ## Sources - [HA1152 (PDF)](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1152.pdf) - [Enrolled / Public Chapter (PDF)](https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc1117.pdf) - [Fiscal Note (PDF)](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1885.pdf) - [HA0919 (PDF)](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0919.pdf) - [HA1157 (PDF)](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1157.pdf) - [HA1158 (PDF)](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1158.pdf) - [Introduced (PDF)](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2136.pdf) - [SA0505 (PDF)](https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0505.pdf) ## Related - [SB 2173: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 9, relative to off-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TN-SB2173-2025-2026) - [SB 2177: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 3…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TN-SB2177-2025-2026) - [SB 2166: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TN-SB2166-2025-2026) - [SB 2085: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-24-109, relative to the vi…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TN-SB2085-2025-2026) - [SB 2057: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 35; Title 7, Chapter…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TN-SB2057-2025-2026) - [SB 2017: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 34, Part 6, relative…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TN-SB2017-2025-2026) - [Tennessee bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/tennessee/bills) - [Tennessee state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/tennessee) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TN-SB2136-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).