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TN SB7001

TN SB7001
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to the 2026 congressional elections.


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Introduced
05/05/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
06/03/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/03/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, makes various changes to election law to facilitate the changes made in the composition of congressional districts in this state for the 2026 primary or general election, including, but not limited to, requiring the coordinator of elections to provide notice of such revised districts and the special qualifying deadline to the qualified candidates and county election commissions. - Amends TCA Title 2.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning the 2026 congressional elections in Tennessee, amends existing election law to accommodate changes in the state's congressional districts. Specifically, it exempts the 2026 primary election for United States Representative from a particular section of Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 2, which deals with election procedures. The government-provided summary indicates that the broader legislative intent is to facilitate these district changes by requiring the coordinator of elections to inform qualified candidates and county election commissions about the revised districts and any special deadlines for qualifying to run.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1 (on 06/03/2026)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
  • ‐ Census and Redistricting

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB7001&ga=114 05/06/2026
Amendment 1-0 to SB7001 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA7002.pdf 05/06/2026
Fiscal Memo for SA7002 (19089) https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0002.pdf 05/06/2026
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB7001.pdf 05/06/2026
Fiscal Note - HB7001 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB7001.pdf 05/06/2026
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