SB 347 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Election Laws - As introduced, revises the definition of "signature" for purposes of certain election-related documents, including absentee ballot and voter registration forms, and petitions for nomination, referendum, or another purpose; revises requirements for signing such petitions. - Amends TCA Title 2.

SB 347 clarifies the definition of "signature" for Tennessee election documents like absentee ballots, voter registration forms, and nomination petitions. It requires signatures to be handwritten in legible English (with specific exceptions for initials, witnesses for voters unable to write, or physical marks like "X"), and mandates that voter addresses on petitions match registration records to avoid invalidation. The bill directly affects voters submitting election documents and county election officials verifying signatures, aiming to reduce signature disputes and legal challenges. These changes amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, to streamline verification processes under Sections 2-1-104, 2-1-107, and related provisions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Joey Hensley
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