SB1634

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 29, relative to citizenship rights.

Introduced·1/13/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1634 eliminates fees for certain citizenship-related proceedings and applications.

Tennessee SB1634 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 29, to remove fees for petitioners in specific citizenship-related proceedings and applications. The bill specifies that there is no cost for a petitioner for a proceeding under Section 40-29-101(f) and for an application under Section 40-29-107(c). This change aims to ensure that individuals seeking citizenship rights in Tennessee do not face financial barriers in these processes. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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History

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 14

Senate

Withdrawn.

Jan 13

Senate

Filed for introduction