HB2613

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

Introduced·2/3/26
Draft Text

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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Where it stands

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In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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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

4 Yea

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3 Nay

RDR

History

Mar 31

House

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

Mar 25

House

Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026

Mar 25

House

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026