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Committee advances bill to give attorney general civil authority over illegal online gambling
Summary
The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee adopted an amendment and moved Senate Bill 21-36 to the calendar after sponsors said it closes enforcement gaps by granting the attorney general civil enforcement powers and tightening definitions for casino-style games and sweepstakes. The bill includes consumer protections and targets platforms lacking age verification.
Speaker Pro Tem Hale told the committee the bill "was brought to me by the attorney general's office and the Tennessee sports wagering council to address growing concerns about illegal online gambling in our state." He said the measure clarifies definitions for casino-style games and sweepstakes, authorizes civil injunctions and allows the attorney general to request information beyond existing consumer-protection statutes.
Members adopted a timely-filed amendment that the sponsor said clarifies statutory language. The committee then voted to move the bill to the committee on the calendar; the clerk recorded the outcome as "Senate bill 21 36 moves committee on calendar." No formal amendments to the text were reported during debate beyond the amendment the chair rolled into the bill. The vote was recorded by the clerk as eight ayes.
Next steps: SB 21-36 will be placed on the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee's final calendar for further consideration by the full Senate.
