HB2036

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections for federal office.

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2036 amends election laws to disqualify candidates with dual citizenship or who are not natural-born U.S.

Tennessee HB2036 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, to change eligibility requirements for candidates in federal primary elections. Specifically, it disqualifies individuals who hold dual citizenship or are not natural-born U.S. citizens from participating in these elections. The act defines "dual citizenship" as a legal status where a person is recognized as a citizen of both the United States and another country, and "natural-born citizen" as someone who is a U.S. citizen at birth. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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History

Mar 17

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

Feb 4

House

P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee