HB0851

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 6, Part 5, relative to absentee ballots.

Introduced·2/4/25

Tennessee HB0851 amends absentee ballot procedures for military, civilian overseas, and federal-only voters.

Tennessee HB0851 amends absentee ballot procedures for military, civilian overseas, and federal-only voters. It defines categories of eligible voters and requires documentary proof of citizenship and overseas residence for voter registration and absentee ballot applications. The bill mandates the creation of an affidavit to accompany each absentee ballot, detailing how it must be signed and witnessed. It also establishes procedures for electronic transmission of absentee ballots and affidavits, and outlines the process for handling ballots that are not placed in secrecy envelopes.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE ELECTIONS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

6 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

3:00 PM

House Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee

Apr 1

House

Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026

Apr 1

House

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026