SB 667 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Election Laws - As introduced, increases the time a person may be absent from work to vote, from three hours to four hours. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8.

SB 667 increases the time Tennessee employees may take off work to vote from three hours to four hours. It directly affects workers in Tennessee who need to vote during their regular workday. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 2-1-106(a) to change the specified leave duration, requiring employers to provide this extended time. This policy change simplifies the process for voters by allowing more flexibility during election hours. The bill does not alter voter eligibility or other election procedures.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Brent Taylor
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