SB1801

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to voting rights.

Introduced·1/20/26
Draft Text

SB1801 amends Tennessee voting rights laws to clarify and update the conditions under which individuals convicted of infamous crimes can regain their.

SB1801 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, to update voting rights for individuals convicted of infamous crimes. It specifies that a U.S. citizen aged 18 or older, who is a Tennessee resident, is a qualified voter unless disqualified under the law or currently imprisoned, on probation, or on parole for an infamous crime. The bill also details conditions under which the right to vote can be restored, such as through a pardon, restoration of full citizenship rights, or expiration of the sentence.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 22

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Jan 21

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 20

Senate

Filed for introduction