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

HB 458: Election Laws - As enacted, authorizes nominees to fill a vacancy for a judge, district attorney general, or public defender occurring later than 180 days before the qualifying deadline to be selected by statewide political parties by any method authorized by the rules of the party. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 55, Chapter 50.

In committee Last action March 16, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 534

Plain-language summary

HB 458 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As enacted, authorizes nominees to fill a vacancy for a judge, district attorney general, or public defender occurring later than 180 days before the qualifying deadline to be selected by statewide political parties by any method authorized by the rules of the party. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 55, Chapter 50. Primary sponsor: Tim Rudd (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 534.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tim Rudd (Republican).