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TN SB1992
TN SB1992AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses against property.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates the Class E felony offense of engaging in conduct intended to influence the outcome of an event while the person or another is a party to a contract with a prediction-market by which the person will benefit, directly or indirectly, from the occurrence of the outcome; defines "prediction-market" as a platform on which individuals trade contracts based on the outcome of unknown future events. - Amends TCA Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new criminal offense in Tennessee law, specifically a Class E felony, for engaging in conduct that is intended to influence the outcome of an event when the person, or someone else, is involved in a contract with a "prediction-market." A prediction-market is defined as a platform where people trade contracts based on the results of future, uncertain events, and the person committing the offense stands to benefit, directly or indirectly, from that outcome occurring. This new law aims to prevent manipulation of these prediction markets.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1992&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1992 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1992.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1992.pdf |
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