Tennessee · 114

SB 2136

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.

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Tennessee SB 2136 clarifies that gambling, possession of gambling devices, and online sweepstakes or app-based gambling are unlawful violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. The bill expands the sports wagering council's authority to investigate illegal gambling and gaming activity. It also broadens the attorney general's investigative powers regarding unlawful activity within their purview.

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Roll-call votes on this bill

QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT MINORITY CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026… lower fail 0 0 0 Apr 23, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026 Passed lower pass 0 0 1 Apr 23, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed (1) upper pass 0 0 0 Apr 23, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Table Minority Conference Report Conference Committee… upper pass 0 0 0 Apr 23, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION… lower pass 0 0 0 Apr 21, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY CLEMMONS AS… lower fail 0 0 1 Apr 21, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 3 BY CLEMMONS AS… lower fail 0 0 0 Apr 21, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/2/2026 Passed (2) upper pass 0 0 0 Mar 2, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s… upper pass 0 0 0 Feb 24, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0