Senate Bill 1757, also known as House Bill 1743, amends Tennessee election laws by introducing new provisions regarding the notification of defects in petition documentation and the use of print communications by candidates who change treasurers. Specifically, the bill adds a sentence to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 2-5-151(c), allowing the commission to notify individuals filing petitions about any defects in their documentation.

Additionally, the bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 2-19-120(a)(2), by designating the existing subdivision as (a)(2)(A) and adding a new subdivision (a)(2)(B). This new provision permits candidates who change their treasurers and notify the registry of election finance to continue using print communications that feature the former treasurer's identification until those materials are depleted. The definition of "print communication" is clarified to include physical materials such as signs and flyers, explicitly excluding audio, video, or digital communications. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-5-151(c), 2-5-151
Amended with HA0789 -- 04/02/2026: 2-5-151(c), 2-5-151, 2-19-120(a)(2), 2-19-120