Tennessee · Ballot measure
Constitutional Amendment #3: Rights of crime victims
On the ballot: November 3, 2026 Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
A YES vote means
The crime victims’ rights section of the constitution would be replaced with a longer list, adding rights such as “to be treated with fairness for the victim’s safety and dignity,” participation in parole, protection from harassment, and being told the offender’s minimum sentence and release date.
A NO vote means
The current language in the Tennessee Constitution stays unchanged.
Who supports it
- Marsy's Law for Tennessee
Who opposes it
- ACLU of Tennessee
From official campaign filings and public endorsements, each linked on the full page (checked October 30, 2026). Not complete; not an endorsement.