HB1395

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to restoration of citizenship rights.

Introduced·2/6/25
Draft Text

Restores voting rights for individuals convicted of infamous crimes upon completion of their sentence or restoration of citizenship rights.

This bill amends Tennessee law to restore voting rights for individuals convicted of infamous crimes upon completion of their sentence or restoration of citizenship rights. It specifies that individuals convicted of certain crimes, such as first-degree murder, aggravated rape, treason, or voter fraud, will never be eligible to vote in Tennessee. The bill also outlines procedures for verifying and restoring voting rights, including the issuance of certificates of voting rights restoration. It takes effect upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

House Cities & Counties Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

9:00 AM

House Criminal Justice Subcommittee Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

No Action Taken

Apr 1

House

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 4/7/2026

Mar 25

House

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 4/1/2026