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

SB 123: Political Parties - As introduced, prescribes a process by which a person must declare a statewide political party or recognized minor party affiliation before voting in a primary election; designates unaffiliated registered voters as independents who have not affiliated with a political party prior to the primary election in August of 2026. - Amends TCA Title 2.

In committee Last action February 4, 2025: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

SB 123 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Political Parties - As introduced, prescribes a process by which a person must declare a statewide political party or recognized minor party affiliation before voting in a primary election; designates unaffiliated registered voters as independents who have not affiliated with a political party prior to the primary election in August of 2026. - Amends TCA Title 2. Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican).