HB0445

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 22; Title 36; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to rights of citizenship.

Complete·5/13/25

Amends Tennessee Code to revise the process and criteria for restoring citizenship rights, including voting rights, to individuals convicted of.

This bill amends Tennessee Code to modify the process for restoring citizenship rights to individuals convicted of infamous crimes. It specifies that a person rendered infamous or deprived of rights of citizenship by any state or federal court can petition the circuit court for restoration of rights. The court must notify certain officials and allow them to object to the petition. The bill outlines specific criteria for eligibility, including paying restitution, court costs, and being current on child support obligations.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 7, 2025

12:00 PM

House Private Acts Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 298

Apr 15, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 15, 2025

House

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