House Bill 7001, sponsored by Sexton, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, specifically regarding the 2026 congressional elections. The bill modifies Section 2-13-209 by designating the existing language as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection (b), which states that this section does not apply to the 2026 primary election for the office of United States representative.

The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the amendment for the public welfare. This change clarifies the applicability of the existing regulations concerning the 2026 primary election, ensuring that the specified rules do not govern this particular election.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-13-209