Election Laws - As introduced, makes changes to the process for voting absentee under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 6, Part 5.

SB 1029 amends Tennessee's absentee voting rules under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA), directly affecting Tennessee citizens living overseas. It creates new definitions for "civilian overseas voters," "federal-only voters," and "military voters" and requires applicants for absentee ballots to submit specific documentation proving U.S. citizenship and overseas residence. The bill mandates proof like a U.S. passport, military ID, or certified birth certificate for overseas voters, and a foreign lease or property title for overseas residence. These changes aim to align Tennessee's process with federal voting requirements for citizens abroad.