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

HB 69: Election Laws - As enacted, requires the coordinator of elections, in collaboration with the department of safety, prior to January 1, 2028, to create a secure, electronic portal through which each county administrator of elections may access information to verify, prior to processing an applicant's application to register to vote, whether the applicant is a United States citizen based upon records on file at the time of issuance of the most recent driver license or identification card or other credential from the department of safety; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41 and Title 55.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2025: Pub. Ch. 473

Plain-language summary

HB 69 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As enacted, requires the coordinator of elections, in collaboration with the department of safety, prior to January 1, 2028, to create a secure, electronic portal through which each county administrator of elections may access information to verify, prior to processing an applicant's application to register to vote, whether the applicant is a United States citizen based upon records on file at the time of issuance of the most recent driver license or identification card or other credential from the department of safety; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Pub. Ch. 473.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).