TN HB0445

Defines "citizenship rights" to include the right to serve on a jury, right of suffrage (voting), right to hold public office, right to execute a fiduciary office, and right to possess a firearm

Automatically restores voting rights by operation of law for persons who lost suffrage solely due to a felony conviction prior to January 15, 1973

Permanently bars voting rights restoration for persons convicted of first degree murder, aggravated rape, treason, or voter fraud after July 1, 1986, with expanded categories for convictions after 1996 and 2006 including other murder/rape offenses and certain sexual offenses against minors

Requires persons convicted of infamous crimes after May 18, 1981 to pay all restitution, court costs (unless found indigent), and be current on child support before becoming eligible for voting rights restoration

Establishes a circuit court petition process for restoration of citizenship rights, requiring 30-day notice to district attorneys, the coordinator of elections, and attorney general, with petitioner bearing the burden of proof by preponderance of evidence