Election Laws - As introduced, requires election officials to meet at the polling place at least one hour ahead of the time for opening the polls rather than 30 minutes. - Amends TCA Title 2.
HB 2072 would require Tennessee election officials to arrive at polling places one hour before polls open, instead of the current 30-minute requirement. This change directly affects election officials responsible for setting up polling locations across the state. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 2-7-105(a), by updating the arrival time from "one-half (1/2) hour" to "one (1) hour." The legislation is currently pending in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Bill status
introduced
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Chris Todd
RRepublican
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