TN HB2079

Creates a new criminal offense for intentionally influencing the outcome of an event while holding a prediction-market contract that would benefit from that outcome

Applies when the person engaging in the conduct, or another party, stands to gain directly or indirectly from the manipulated result

Defines "prediction-market" as a platform where individuals trade contracts based on unknown future events

Classifies violations as a Class E felony under Tennessee law

Effective date: July 1, 2026