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SB 2378

Election Laws - As introduced, requires a county election commission, upon receipt of a bona fide complaint of a violation of a person's right to vote in an election, to document the details of the complaint and electronically submit the complaint to the state election commission. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 29; Title 39 and Title 41.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Raumesh Akbari

Requires Tennessee county election commissions to document and electronically report voter rights complaints to the state election commission for centralized tracking and oversight.

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 2378

Legislative bill overview

SB 2378 requires Tennessee county election commissions to formally document and electronically report complaints alleging violations of voting rights to the state election commission. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law across six title codes to establish this complaint documentation and escalation process.

Why this is important

Voter complaint tracking creates a statewide record of alleged voting rights violations, potentially identifying systemic issues and patterns across counties. This centralized reporting could improve election administration transparency and provide data for investigating widespread problems, though effectiveness depends on how complaints are investigated and resolved.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: County election commissions must create new documentation and reporting infrastructure, potentially requiring additional staff and resources without specified funding mechanisms
  • Complaint definition ambiguity: The bill doesn't clearly define what constitutes a "bona fide complaint," which could lead to inconsistent interpretation across counties or disputes over what gets reported
  • No enforcement mechanism specified: The legislation doesn't establish consequences if counties fail to report complaints or timelines for state-level investigation and response, potentially limiting practical impact

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

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