Senate Bill 732 amends various provisions of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to voting procedures. Key changes include the requirement for voters to complete and sign an application for a ballot that includes their current residential address. Voters must also present one form of identification that includes their name, photograph, and residential address when applying for a ballot. The bill specifies that certain individuals, such as those voting under specific sections of the law, are exempt from presenting photo identification. Additionally, the bill outlines the criteria for acceptable forms of identification and establishes procedures for registrars to verify voter information.
The bill also modifies the handling of provisional ballots, specifying that they must be counted according to rules set by the state coordinator of elections when cast using paper ballots and optical scan technology. It further clarifies that verification of a voter's residential address can be done through various documents, excluding digital sources. The bill aims to enhance the integrity of the voting process while ensuring accessibility for voters.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 2-7-112(a)(1), 2-7-112, 2-7-112(c), 2-7-112(a)(3)(A)(vi), 2-7-112(a)(3)(B)(i), 2-7-112(d)