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TN HB2036
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Garrett
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AI Summary
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Prohibits individuals who hold dual citizenship from qualifying as candidates in Tennessee primary elections for federal office
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Prohibits individuals who are not natural-born U.S. citizens from qualifying as candidates in Tennessee primary elections for federal office
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Defines "dual citizenship" as simultaneous legal recognition as a citizen of both the United States and another country
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Defines "natural-born citizen" as someone who is a U.S. citizen at birth, either by being born in the U.S. or born abroad to U.S. citizen parents
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections for federal office.
Election Laws
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026