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

HB 2036: Election Laws - 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.

In committee Last action March 17, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2036 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - 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. Primary sponsor: Johnny Garrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnny Garrett (Republican).