SB 658 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Election Laws - As introduced, requires acceptable forms of identification to cast a vote in an election in this state to be valid and unexpired; prohibits the registration of an applicant to vote without such a valid, unexpired identification. - Amends TCA Title 2.

SB 658 requires Tennessee voters to present a valid, unexpired photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport) when registering to vote. It specifies that expired or invalid IDs, like a lapsed driver's license, cannot be used for registration purposes. County election commissions must refuse to register applicants who fail to provide such valid identification at the time of application. This law applies to all new voter registrations in the state and takes effect upon becoming law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
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Joey Hensley
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