Gaming - As introduced, requires a licensee offering interactive sports wagering in this state to restrict access to such wagering on certain campuses of public institutions of higher education; requires certain public institutions of higher education to restrict internet access to interactive sports wagering on campus. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49, Part 1 and Title 49.
HB 1768 requires online sports betting companies to block access to their services on public university campuses in Tennessee, including residential areas and sports venues used for college athletic events. It also mandates that public universities block internet access to online sports betting through campus networks for students, faculty, and staff. The law applies to all public institutions of higher education that host sanctioned collegiate sports, covering both on-campus properties and nearby facilities used for athletic events. The restrictions would take effect on July 1, 2026.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 2/17/2026
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee - Education Committee
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Clemmons
DDemocratic
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