SB0232

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 7, relative to polling places.

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Tennessee SB0232 amends election laws to regulate campaign materials and restroom use for workers and volunteers at polling places.

Tennessee SB0232 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 7, to regulate campaign activities near polling places. It mandates that campaign workers and volunteers cover or remove clothing or accoutrements with campaign material before entering the designated boundary around a polling place. Additionally, it prohibits these individuals from soliciting votes within the boundary, with potential penalties under § 2-19-119 for violations.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1050

May 27

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.