Tennessee · 114th Second Extraordinary Session (May 2026) · Bill
HB 7001: Congress - As enacted, makes various changes to election law to facilitate the changes made in the composition of congressional districts in this state for the 2026 primary or general election, including, but not limited to, requiring the coordinator of elections to provide notice of such revised districts and the special qualifying deadline to the qualified candidates and county election commissions. - Amends TCA Title 2.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7001 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on May 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Congress - As enacted, makes various changes to election law to facilitate the changes made in the composition of congressional districts in this state for the 2026 primary or general election, including, but not limited to, requiring the coordinator of elections to provide notice of such revised districts and the special qualifying deadline to the qualified candidates and county election commissions. - Amends TCA Title 2. Primary sponsor: Cameron Sexton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 2.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Sexton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 2
- Effective date(s) 05/07/2026
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA7001)
- Am (Amemndment 2 - HA7004) failed for lack of motion
- Am (Amendment 3 - HA7005) failed for lack of motion
- Am (Amendment 13 - HA7016) failed for lack of motion
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 68, Nays 25, PNV 3
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA7002)
- Passed Senate, Ayes 23, Nays 7
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