HB1159Failed

Amends TCA Title 2.

Tennessee HB1159 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 2 by requiring that voter registration forms include the applicant's political party affiliation. It affects all individuals registering to vote in Tennessee, allowing them to designate an affiliation with a qualified political party or to be classified as "unaffiliated." Key provisions include the requirement for county election commissions to record this affiliation as part of the voter's permanent registration record and stipulations regarding voting eligibility in primary elections based on party affiliation.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1159 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 2 by requiring that voter registration forms include the applicant's political party affiliation. It affects all individuals registering to vote in Tennessee, allowing them to designate an affiliation with a qualified political party or to be classified as "unaffiliated." Key provisions include the requirement for county election commissions to record this affiliation as part of the voter's permanent registration record and stipulations regarding voting eligibility in primary elections based on party affiliation.

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Sponsor

Lynn, Susan

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 6, 2025

Last Action

March 25, 2026

Failed in State & Local Government Committee

Subjects
Election LawsPolitical Parties

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HB1159: Amends TCA Title 2. | LegisGo