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SB1662Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 9 and Title 49, relative to funding for intercollegiate athletic programs.

Introduced

Introduced by Todd Gardenhire, District 10

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As introduced, creates the public institution athletic program fund, which consists of proceeds from a fee paid by vendors registered with the sports wagering council; authorizes the Tennessee higher education commission to award grants from the fund to public institutions to assist with expenses for recruiting intercollegiate athletes. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 9 and Title 49.

Where it stands

Deferred to Summer Study

March 4, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

  5. Deferred to Summer Study

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