SB0407

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.

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SB0407 amends Tennessee law to revise the conditions for restoring rights of citizenship, particularly the right to vote, for individuals convicted.

SB0407 modifies Tennessee law to change the criteria for restoring rights of citizenship, focusing on the right to vote. It specifies that individuals convicted of infamous crimes must have their right of suffrage restored as prescribed by state law for each felony conviction. The bill outlines detailed procedures for petitioning the court for restoration of rights, including eligibility criteria and the process for notifying relevant authorities.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

86 Yea

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8 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Pub. Ch. 298

May 13, 2025

Effective date(s) 05/02/2025

May 2, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.