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TN SB1825
TN SB1825AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections for federal office.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits a person from qualifying as a candidate in a primary election for federal office who holds dual citizenship or is not a natural-born citizen of the United States. - Amends TCA Title 2.
AI Summary
This bill, amending Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, which pertains to elections, introduces a new provision that prohibits any individual from becoming a candidate in a primary election for federal office if they hold dual citizenship, meaning they are legally recognized as a citizen of both the United States and another country, or if they are not a natural-born citizen, which is defined as someone who is a U.S. citizen at birth either by being born within the United States or by being born abroad to U.S. citizen parents.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1825&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1825 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1825.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1825.pdf |
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