House Joint Resolution 794, sponsored by Representative Shaw, proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution to permit bingo events conducted by tax-exempt organizations, specifically those classified under 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) of the 2000 United States Tax Code. The resolution aims to allow these bingo games to be held for charitable, nonprofit, or community service purposes, with the stipulation that they be administered uniformly across the state as determined by the legislature.

The resolution defines "bingo" as a game of chance where participants use a playing surface marked with letters and numbers, with prizes awarded based on a predetermined configuration of these letters and numbers drawn at random. If approved, the proposed amendment will be referred to the next General Assembly for consideration and will be published in accordance with the state's constitutional requirements.