Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2447: 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.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2447 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 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: Fred Atchley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Atchley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction