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HB 2304

Election Laws - As introduced, repeals convenience voting; provides requirements for satellite voting locations during early voting. - Amends TCA Title 2.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jody Barrett

Tennessee bill repeals convenience voting and establishes satellite voting location requirements during early voting, restructuring ballot access options for voters.

Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2304

Legislative bill overview

HB 2304 repeals Tennessee's convenience voting provisions and establishes new requirements for satellite voting locations during early voting periods. The bill modifies TCA Title 2 (Elections) to restructure how voters access polling locations outside standard election day procedures.

Why is this important

Convenience voting and satellite voting location policies directly affect voter accessibility and participation rates. Changes to these systems can expand or restrict the ease with which citizens can cast ballots, potentially impacting turnout across different demographic groups and geographic areas.

Potential points of contention

  • Accessibility vs. Election Administration: Repealing convenience voting may reduce options for voters with mobility limitations, work schedules, or transportation barriers, while proponents argue it streamlines election administration and security
  • Satellite Location Requirements: New satellite voting requirements could increase costs for election administration or create inconsistent access depending on whether counties have resources to establish multiple locations
  • Definition and Implementation Gaps: The bill references "requirements for satellite voting locations" but the introduced version doesn't specify what those requirements are, leaving ambiguity about the actual operational changes being mandated

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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