Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2036: Election Laws - As introduced, prohibits a person from qualifying as a candidate in a primary election for federal office who holds dual citizenship or is not a natural-born citizen of the United States. - Amends TCA Title 2.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2036 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As introduced, prohibits a person from qualifying as a candidate in a primary election for federal office who holds dual citizenship or is not a natural-born citizen of the United States. - Amends TCA Title 2. Primary sponsor: Johnny Garrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Assigned to s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction