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TN SB0016

TN SB0016
As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Sports Gaming Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 14; Title 38; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 5; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 49 and Title 67.


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Introduced
12/18/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/04/2019

Introduced Session

111th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Sports Gaming Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 14; Title 38; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 5; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 49 and Title 67.

AI Summary

This bill enacts the "Tennessee Sports Gaming Act," which amends several sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to gambling and sports betting. The key provisions include: legalizing the acceptance and placement of wagers on sporting events, establishing a director position to oversee the sports gaming program, and applying existing regulations related to the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation to sports wagering activities. The bill also includes severability and language clarification clauses. While the Governor has stated philosophical opposition to gambling expansion, he allowed the bill to become law without his signature.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 507 (on 06/04/2019)

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