SB2071Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, relative to programmable money.
Introduced by Bo Watson, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, prohibits a person from requiring another to use programmable money for a transaction; prohibits an issuer of programmable money from denying a transaction based upon certain factors; requires an issuer of programmable money that denies a transaction to provide reasons for the denial to the affected party upon request; designates violations to be violations of the Consumer Protection Act of 1977 and provides for other forms of relief and enforcement. - Amends TCA Title 47.
Where it stands
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
April 7, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/17/2026
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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