H.J.Res.0794

A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to allow for bingo events to benefit certain organizations.

Introduced·1/20/26
Draft Text

Proposing an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution to allow bingo games for charitable purposes.

This bill proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution to permit bingo games for charitable, nonprofit, or community service purposes. The amendment specifies that these games must be conducted by tax-exempt organizations and be implemented uniformly across the state. The resolution directs that a copy of the amendment be prepared and published on the official websites of the Secretary of State and the General Assembly.

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History

Mar 3

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Feb 25

House

Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/3/2026

Feb 17

House

Action Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/3/2026