SB2626

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 8; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to persons convicted of felonies.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Amends Tennessee law to modify disqualifications for holding public office based on felony convictions.

This bill amends Tennessee law to change the criteria for disqualifying individuals from holding public office based on felony convictions. It removes references to malfeasance in office as a disqualifying factor. The changes apply to felony convictions occurring on or after July 1, 2026. The bill also specifies that individuals convicted of offering or giving a bribe, or any other infamous crime, remain disqualified unless their citizenship is restored under certain conditions.

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History

Mar 3

Senate

Recalled from Senate State & Local Government Committee

Mar 3

Senate

Withdrawn.

Feb 5

Senate

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