SB 2564 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Election Laws - As introduced, repeals convenience voting; provides requirements for satellite voting locations during early voting. - Amends TCA Title 2.

SB 2564 repeals Tennessee’s convenience voting system, which allowed voters to cast ballots at any early voting location. Instead, it requires county election commissions to establish satellite voting locations that serve no more than four precincts each, must be evenly distributed across the county, and must use secure, serialized paper ballots handled precinct-by-precinct without mixing ballots. The bill mandates separate check-in processes for each precinct, secure ballot handling, and returning equipment to the county office after early voting ends. It directly affects county election offices and ensures ballot integrity by requiring precinct-specific procedures during early voting. The law takes effect upon enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Janice Bowling
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