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TN HB0616

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

G.A. Hardaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Restores voting rights automatically upon completion of incarceration, probation, or parole for persons convicted of infamous crimes in Tennessee, federal court, or other states

  • Permanently bars voting eligibility for convictions after July 1, 1986 for first degree murder, aggravated rape, treason, or voter fraud

  • Prohibits denial of voting rights based on unpaid monetary obligations including fines, restitution, court costs, or child support

  • Requires issuance of a certificate of voting rights restoration upon sentence completion by wardens, parole/probation officers, or other supervising authorities

  • 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Withdrawn.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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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