HB1885

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity.

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Tennessee HB1885 amends state law to prohibit online sweepstakes games and other forms of online gambling, and empowers the attorney general to.

Tennessee HB1885 amends state law to explicitly prohibit online sweepstakes games and other forms of online gambling. The bill defines "online sweepstakes game" as a gambling-based game accessible on the internet that allows players to exchange virtual currency for real-world prizes. The bill also empowers the attorney general to investigate and enforce these prohibitions, including the ability to request and examine documents and merchandise, and to seek court orders for compliance. Violations of the new law are subject to civil penalties. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1117

Apr 21

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 21

House

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