- 2025, Elections
Removes internet access from voting machines and voting equipment.
HB 139 / SB 159
Bill Description
Election Laws – As introduced, prohibits using voting machines or voting equipment to cast, receive, or transmit an election ballot via the internet, except for military personnel and citizens abroad.
Bill Sponsors
Rep. Todd Warner
Sen. Joey Hensley
Bill Co-Sponsors
None
TLRC Statement on Bill
If passed, this law amends current law by adding a new subsection that restricts internet use in voting machines and equipment. This means voting machines cannot send, receive, or cast ballots over the internet. This restriction would also apply to all voting equipment.
The only exception is for members of the military and overseas citizens who may be allowed to vote electronically, as permitted under Tennessee election laws.
The purpose of this legislation is to enhance election security by preventing hacking or cyber threats that could compromise electronic voting systems and to maintain trust in the electoral process by ensuring ballots are cast and counted securely.
Vote Result:
Failed
TLRC Position:
SUPPORT
