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TN HB2036

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Garrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits individuals who hold dual citizenship from qualifying as candidates in Tennessee primary elections for federal office

  • Prohibits individuals who are not natural-born U.S. citizens from qualifying as candidates in Tennessee primary elections for federal office

  • Defines "dual citizenship" as simultaneous legal recognition as a citizen of both the United States and another country

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee3/11/2026
State & Local Government2/4/2026

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