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This bill amends Tennessee election law to strictly prohibit voting machines and equipment from using the internet to cast, receive, or transmit election ballots, with a specific exception for military personnel and citizens living abroad. The legislation adds a new subsection to existing state code that explicitly prevents internet-based voting across the state, while maintaining the current provisions that allow military members and overseas citizens to vote electronically through established federal and state guidelines. By implementing this restriction, the bill aims to enhance election security by preventing potential vulnerabilities associated with internet voting, ensuring that most voting continues to occur through traditional in-person or mail-in methods. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state legislature's assessment that this change is necessary for the public welfare.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0159&ga=114