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TN HB1081
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Karen Camper
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AI Summary
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Establishes tiered waiting periods for criminal record expunction based on offense severity: 3 years for misdemeanors and Class E felonies, 6 years for Class D felonies, and 10 years for Class C felonies
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Waiting periods are measured from the completion of the sentence imposed for the offense
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Applies the same tiered waiting periods when a person seeks to expunge multiple offenses simultaneously, with the waiting period based on the most serious offense
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Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Sections 40-32-101(g)(2)(B) and 40-32-101(k)(1)(C)
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to expunction of certain offenses.
Expunction
Last Action
Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
3/11/2026