SB0348 requires proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in Tennessee.

SB0348 amends Tennessee's election laws to require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. Effective July 1, 2025, applicants must submit proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization documentation, when registering to vote. The coordinator of elections will compare voter registration databases with federal and state agency records to ensure non-citizens are not registered. If a voter fails to provide proof of citizenship, they may only cast a provisional ballot, which will not be counted until citizenship is verified.

SB0348 requires proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in Tennessee.

SB0348 amends Tennessee's election laws to require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. Effective July 1, 2025, applicants must submit proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization documentation, when registering to vote. The coordinator of elections will compare voter registration databases with federal and state agency records to ensure non-citizens are not registered. If a voter fails to provide proof of citizenship, they may only cast a provisional ballot, which will not be counted until citizenship is verified.