Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

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.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1117

Plain-language summary

HB 1885 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Scott Cepicky (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1117.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Scott Cepicky (Republican).