TN HB2452

Expands eligibility for expungement after receiving a pardon by removing the requirement that the conviction be for a "nonviolent crime"

Creates a list of 7 felony categories that remain ineligible for expungement: first degree murder, second degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated child abuse, especially aggravated robbery, commission of act of terrorism, and sexual offenses requiring sex offender registration or involving minors

Requires courts to weigh the petitioner's interest against justice and public safety when deciding expungement petitions, with consideration of whether the offense was violent

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that expungement should be granted for eligible petitioners who meet standard statutory requirements

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law