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.

HB 529 clarifies what constitutes a valid signature for Tennessee election documents, directly affecting voters and petitioners. It specifies that signatures must be handwritten in legible English, allows initials with a last name (if matching voter records), and permits an "X" mark with a witness verification for voters unable to write. The bill also requires petition signatures to include a residential address matching voter registration records and prohibits election officials from using extra evidence like affidavits to verify signatures. These changes aim to streamline signature verification for absentee ballots, voter registration, and petitions while reducing disputes.