SB 2484 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Election Laws - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Ballot Access Act." - Amends TCA Title 2.

SB 2484, the "Tennessee Ballot Access Act," defines "natural born citizen" for candidates seeking federal office in Tennessee. It specifies that a natural born citizen must be born to a U.S. citizen parent (excluding those who gained citizenship through naturalization), aligning with historical interpretations of the U.S. Constitution. The law requires this definition to determine eligibility for federal offices like president or vice president on Tennessee ballots. This bill sets a state standard for ballot access but does not alter federal election requirements.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate State & Local Gov't Committee on 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Janice Bowling
RRepublican
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