Bill > HB0457

This bill makes several changes to Tennessee's election laws, focusing on voter registration, ballot handling, and election procedures. It allows county election commissions to extend the deadline for counting provisional ballots (ballots cast by voters whose eligibility is questioned) to no later than the third Monday after an election, and requires them to publicly announce the location of the provisional ballot counting board. The bill prohibits voting machines from being connected to the internet and bars the tabulation of internet-submitted ballots. It also strengthens voter registration maintenance by allowing election commissions to update voter rolls if a voter fails to vote or update registration over two consecutive November elections. Additionally, the bill requires voters registering in person at county election commission offices to provide identification and proof of residential address, and mandates that voter registration cards be mailed to new voters who have not provided full verification. The legislation aims to enhance election security and voter roll accuracy by implementing more stringent registration and verification processes. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0457&ga=114