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

HB 2447: Election Laws - As introduced, authorizes the county election commission to notify individuals filing a petition for recall, referendum, or initiative to notify the individuals of a defect in the petition that must be cured prior to certification for final approval. - Amends TCA Title 2.

Introduced Last action February 5, 2026: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Plain-language summary

HB 2447 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As introduced, authorizes the county election commission to notify individuals filing a petition for recall, referendum, or initiative to notify the individuals of a defect in the petition that must be cured prior to certification for final approval. - Amends TCA Title 2. Primary sponsor: Fred Atchley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Fred Atchley (Republican).