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TN HB1745

Bill

Status

Failed

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bob Freeman

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Automatically restores voting rights to persons convicted of "infamous crimes" upon completion or expiration of their full sentence, including discharge from custody

  • Removes the requirement for a pardon or formal citizenship restoration process for individuals who have fully served their sentences

  • Applies to convictions in Tennessee state courts, federal courts, and other states if the offense would qualify as an infamous crime under Tennessee law

  • Requires county election commissions to accept discharge documentation as proof of restored voting rights

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law and applies retroactively to sentences already completed or expired

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to voting rights.

Election Laws

Last Action

Failed for lack of second in: Criminal Justice Subcommittee

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/11/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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