Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution
HJR 794: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to allow for bingo games conducted by 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organizations to meet a charitable, nonprofit, or community service purpose. -
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJR 794 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to allow for bingo games conducted by 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organizations to meet a charitable, nonprofit, or community service purpose. -. Primary sponsor: Johnny Shaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Shaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
- Action Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/3/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 2/17/2026
- Intro., ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
- Filed for introduction