Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2568: Election Laws - As introduced, enacts the "Election Integrity Act of 2026"; creates a process by which a candidate in a local election may challenge the results of the election prior to certification of the election if the candidate has reason to believe errors were made in the adminstration of the election. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 49.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2568 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As introduced, enacts the "Election Integrity Act of 2026"; creates a process by which a candidate in a local election may challenge the results of the election prior to certification of the election if the candidate has reason to believe errors were made in the adminstration of the election. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Doc Kumar (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Failed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Kumar | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed 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