HB2072

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

Introduced·1/23/26

HB2072 amends Tennessee election laws to extend voting hours by one hour.

HB2072 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, to change the duration of voting hours in elections. The bill replaces the current "one-half (1/2) hour" voting period with a "one (1) hour" period, thereby extending the time available for voting. This change aims to enhance voter accessibility and participation. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for public welfare.

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History

Feb 4

House

P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Feb 2

House

Intro., P1C.

Jan 23

House

Filed for introduction