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This bill prohibits out-of-state political campaign committees from making financial contributions to influence Republican primary elections in Tennessee. Specifically, the legislation prevents political campaign committees headquartered or registered outside of Tennessee from contributing money (including in-kind contributions) to candidates in a primary election, to other political committees for primary election activities, or for any purpose intended to influence a primary election. The bill defines a "primary election" as a state or local primary election for a "statewide political party," which is specifically defined as the political party controlling both houses of the Tennessee General Assembly as of July 1, 2025 (which is currently the Republican Party). The restrictions apply to contributions from any out-of-state location, including other states, countries, or territories. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to limit external financial influence on Tennessee's primary electoral process by focusing on out-of-state campaign committees.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0868&ga=114