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HB 1337

Charitable Institutions - As enacted, establishes a five-day period after the effective date of this act during which a nonprofit organization may apply to operate a charitable gaming event during the annual period beginning July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 17.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Creates a five-day application window for Tennessee nonprofits to permit charitable gaming events for fiscal year 2025-2026.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 111
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Bill Summary · HB 1337

Legislative bill overview

HB 1337 creates a narrow five-day application window for nonprofit organizations to obtain permits for charitable gaming events during the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The bill amends Tennessee's charitable gaming regulations under Title 3, Chapter 17, and has already been enacted into law as Public Chapter 111.

Why is this important

Charitable gaming (bingo, raffles, etc.) generates significant revenue for nonprofits funding community programs, healthcare, and social services. The tight application deadline means organizations must act quickly or miss an entire year of fundraising opportunities, potentially affecting their operational budgets and charitable activities.

Potential points of contention

  • Extremely short application window: A five-day deadline is unusually compressed and may disadvantage smaller nonprofits lacking administrative infrastructure to respond quickly
  • Single annual opportunity: Missing this narrow window forces organizations to wait a full year for the next chance, creating inflexibility for nonprofits with evolving or time-sensitive fundraising needs
  • Lack of transparency on effective date: The bill's language about "after the effective date" may create confusion about the exact five-day period, potentially causing organizations to miss the deadline inadvertently

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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