Tennessee HB2613 amends election laws to require proof of eligibility for candidates.
Tennessee HB2613 amends election laws to mandate that candidates provide documented proof of eligibility for the office they seek. This includes proof of age, citizenship, and residency. The bill also defines "natural born citizen" as someone who did not acquire citizenship through naturalization laws or the Fourteenth Amendment. It prohibits candidates with questionable eligibility from being placed on the ballot and subjects them to penalties, including disqualification and criminal prosecution. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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