SB2380

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal history records.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

SB2380 amends Tennessee law to allow sealing of criminal history records for certain misdemeanor offenses and offenses committed before November 1.

SB2380 amends Tennessee Code to allow individuals convicted of misdemeanor offenses and certain offenses committed before November 1, 1989, to petition for the sealing of their criminal history records. Eligibility requires fulfillment of the sentence, no pending charges, and a five-year clean record post-conviction. Sealed records remain accessible for specific law enforcement and health department purposes. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 25

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 24

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026

Mar 24

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2026