Tennessee · 114
HB 1885
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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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 1885 clarifies that gambling, possession of gambling devices, and the operation or promotion of online sweepstakes and 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. Additionally, it broadens the attorney general's investigative powers regarding unlawful activity within their purview.
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Sponsors
- Scott Cepicky Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Motion / question | Chamber | Stage | Roll | Outcome | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026… | lower | — | ed2cfb7a-9491-497d-a4b5-98148a151e96 | fail | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 16, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ed2cfb7a-9491-497d-a4b5-98148a151e96 CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to… | lower | — | 3f62260a-4c13-489d-890c-39e0abe6a8c0 | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 14, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3f62260a-4c13-489d-890c-39e0abe6a8c0 CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to… | lower | — | 4ac7063a-19ca-4890-abd1-9097751d8efb | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 14, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4ac7063a-19ca-4890-abd1-9097751d8efb CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to… | lower | — | 680facd0-dc2d-407d-9132-f4bfa3b69337 | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mar 31, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/680facd0-dc2d-407d-9132-f4bfa3b69337 CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to… | lower | — | f7b3e2be-220d-45c7-9028-d39eeaebd01e | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 17, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f7b3e2be-220d-45c7-9028-d39eeaebd01e CC0-1.0 |