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

SB 1781: 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.

In committee Last action January 22, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1781 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 20, 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: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.