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

SB 159: Election Laws - As introduced, prohibits using voting machines or voting equipment to cast, receive, or transmit an election ballot via the internet, except for military personnel and citizens abroad. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 6, Part 5 and Title 2, Chapter 9.

In committee Last action March 25, 2025: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1

Plain-language summary

SB 159 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As introduced, prohibits using voting machines or voting equipment to cast, receive, or transmit an election ballot via the internet, except for military personnel and citizens abroad. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 6, Part 5 and Title 2, Chapter 9. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).