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TN HB0616
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
G.A. Hardaway
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AI Summary
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Restores voting rights automatically upon completion of incarceration, probation, or parole for persons convicted of infamous crimes in Tennessee, federal court, or other states
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Permanently bars voting eligibility for convictions after July 1, 1986 for first degree murder, aggravated rape, treason, or voter fraud
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Prohibits denial of voting rights based on unpaid monetary obligations including fines, restitution, court costs, or child support
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Requires issuance of a certificate of voting rights restoration upon sentence completion by wardens, parole/probation officers, or other supervising authorities
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Mandates the Department of Correction report newly eligible voters to the Secretary of State at least twice monthly to facilitate voter registration
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to restoration of citizenship rights.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Withdrawn.
2/5/2025