HB0659

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 7, relative to polling places.

Complete·5/27/26

HB0659 amends Tennessee election laws to allow designated restrooms for campaign workers and volunteers at polling places.

HB0659 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 7, to allow county election commissions to designate restrooms in buildings where elections are held for use by campaign workers and volunteers. These workers and volunteers may use these designated facilities but must not enter the polling place. They must also cover or remove any campaign-related clothing or items before entering the polling area. Violators may face penalties under existing law. This change takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1050

Apr 21

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 21

House

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