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SB2381

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-21-401 and Title 40, relative to expunction of criminal records.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Amends Tennessee law to extend the time limit for expunging criminal records from 30 to 45 days.

Tennessee SB2381 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-21-401 and Title 40 to change the time limit for expunging criminal records. The bill deletes the current language specifying a 30-day period and replaces it with a 45-day period. This change affects individuals seeking to have their criminal records expunged, providing them with an additional 15 days to complete the process. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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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 23

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee