Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1159: Election Laws - As introduced, requires a voter to designate on the voter registration record a political party with which the voter is affiliated in order to vote in primary elections for such political party. - Amends TCA Title 2.

In committee Last action March 25, 2026: Failed in State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1159 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As introduced, requires a voter to designate on the voter registration record a political party with which the voter is affiliated in order to vote in primary elections for such political party. - Amends TCA Title 2. Primary sponsor: Susan Lynn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Failed in State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Susan Lynn (Republican).