Election Laws - As enacted, requires a three-judge panel to hear any civil action in which it is alleged that a proposed charter amendment ordinance that is to be submitted to qualified voters at an election is in violation of the Constitution or state law; prohibits an amendment to the charter of a home rule municipality from being placed on any ballot if the amendment is in violation of the Constitution or state law. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 20, Chapter 18.

SB 525 requires a three-judge panel to review legal challenges to proposed charter amendments for Tennessee home rule municipalities, ensuring such challenges meet specific criteria (like alleging constitutional or legal violations). It directly affects local governments by prohibiting any charter amendment found to violate state law or the Constitution from appearing on voter ballots. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 20-18-101 and 6-53-105 to establish these requirements. This changes how local ballot measures are processed, adding a judicial review step for constitutional challenges and preventing non-compliant amendments from being voted on. The law became effective April 24, 2025.