HJR0794In Committee

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HJR0794 proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution to permit bingo games conducted by 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organizations for charitable, nonprofit, or community service purposes. This amendment would specifically affect nonprofit organizations classified under these sections of the Internal Revenue Code, allowing them to conduct bingo games as a means of fundraising. The key provision of the bill is the explicit authorization for these organizations to engage in bingo activities to support their charitable missions.

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Overview

HJR0794 proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution to permit bingo games conducted by 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organizations for charitable, nonprofit, or community service purposes. This amendment would specifically affect nonprofit organizations classified under these sections of the Internal Revenue Code, allowing them to conduct bingo games as a means of fundraising. The key provision of the bill is the explicit authorization for these organizations to engage in bingo activities to support their charitable missions.

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Sponsor

Shaw, Johnny

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 20, 2026

Last Action

March 3, 2026

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

Subjects
Constitutional Amendments

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