Tennessee HB0202 requires voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.

Tennessee HB0202 amends state election laws to require individuals registering to vote to submit proof of U.S. citizenship. Acceptable documents include a birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization documentation, or proof under the Immigration Reform and Control Act. If a voter fails to provide proof of citizenship, they will be removed from the voter registration database. The state election commission will conduct hearings to determine citizenship, and the commission's decision is final. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB0202 requires voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.

Tennessee HB0202 amends state election laws to require individuals registering to vote to submit proof of U.S. citizenship. Acceptable documents include a birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization documentation, or proof under the Immigration Reform and Control Act. If a voter fails to provide proof of citizenship, they will be removed from the voter registration database. The state election commission will conduct hearings to determine citizenship, and the commission's decision is final. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.