TN SB 2136
enactedGambling - 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 · 114S1 · upper
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Quick answers
Did TN SB 2136 pass?
Yes. TN SB 2136 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-05-27): Pub. Ch. 1117
What is TN SB 2136 about?
TN SB 2136 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 2136?
Haile is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2136.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-05-27 — Pub. Ch. 1117
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Haileprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-05-27
Pub. Ch. 1117
2026-05-27
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
2026-05-22
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2026-05-11
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2026-05-07
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2026-04-30
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2026-04-30
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2026-04-23
Senate refused to concur in amendment
amendment-failure
2026-04-23
H. refused to recede from am. no. 2
2026-04-23
Senate refused to recede from its non-concurrence.
2026-04-23
Conference Committee appointed (Haile, Stevens, Bailey, Johnson, Yarbro)
2026-04-23
Conf. comm. appointed. (Reps. Cepicky, Lamberth, Doggett, Alexander, Harris)
2026-04-23
Conference Committee report adopted, Ayes 25, Nayes 5
2026-04-23
Failed to adopt minority CCR, Ayes 17, Nays 67, PNV 0
2026-04-23
Adopted Majority CCR, Ayes 69, Nays 17, PNV 1
2026-04-22
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/23/2026
2026-04-21
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2026-04-21
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0919)
amendment-withdrawal
2026-04-21
H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1152)
amendment-passage
2026-04-21
Failed to adopt am (Amendment 3 - HA1157), Ayes 21, Nays 62, PNV 0
2026-04-21
Failed to adopt am (Amendment 4 - HA1158), Ayes 23, Nays 62, PNV 1
2026-04-21
Passed H., as am., Ayes 67, Nays 20, PNV 0
passage
2026-03-05
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-03-03
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-02
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0505)
2026-03-02
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
passage
2026-03-02
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-02-27
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/2/2026
2026-02-24
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
2026-02-17
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 2/24/2026
2026-02-17
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
2026-02-10
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
referral-committee
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-01-23
Filed for introduction
filing
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Votes
SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 2/24/2026 Passed (3)
2026-02-24 · pass · 8-0
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/2/2026 Passed (2)
2026-03-02 · pass · 32-0
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 3 BY CLEMMONS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Failed
2026-04-21 · fail · 21-62
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY CLEMMONS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Failed
2026-04-21 · fail · 23-62
Member-level votes (1)
- Hulsey: not voting
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed (2)
2026-04-21 · pass · 67-20
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed (1)
2026-04-23 · pass · 25-5
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Table Minority Conference Report Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed
2026-04-23 · pass · 25-5
FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026 Passed (1)
2026-04-23 · pass · 69-17
Member-level votes (1)
- Rudd: not voting
FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT MINORITY CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026 Failed
2026-04-23 · fail · 17-67
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1885
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