SB 348 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Election Laws - As introduced, requires the state coordinator of elections to monthly compare the statewide voter registration database with relevant databases of state and federal agencies to ensure non-United States citizens are not registered to vote in this state; revises documents that may be provided to prove United States citizenship upon request by a county election commission; revises the process of appealing a determination that an individual is not qualified to vote based upon citizenship status. - Amends TCA Title 2.

SB 348 requires Tennessee voters registering after July 1, 2025, to submit proof of U.S. citizenship (like a birth certificate or passport) with their registration. The state election coordinator must monthly compare the voter database with state/federal records (e.g., driver's licenses, Social Security) to identify non-citizens. If citizenship is questioned, counties notify voters by certified mail to provide proof within 30 days; failure results in removal from voter rolls (with voting history retained) but allows appeals to the state election commission. The bill directly affects new and existing voters in Tennessee and modifies election procedures under Tennessee Code Annotated Title 2.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
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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