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TN HB0561
TN HB0561AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to voting rights.
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Introduced
02/05/2021
02/05/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, changes the revocation of a person's voting rights pursuant to a conviction for certain infamous crimes to a temporary suspension of voting rights for the period of confinement, probation, or parole; automatically restores a person's voting rights upon release from confinement, probation, or parole. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill changes the revocation of a person's voting rights upon conviction for certain infamous crimes to a temporary suspension of voting rights for the period of confinement, probation, or parole. It automatically restores a person's voting rights upon release from confinement, probation, or parole, unless the crime is one that permanently disqualifies the person from the right to vote. The bill also establishes procedures for the state and county election officials to administer the temporary suspension and restoration of voting rights. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 03/09/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0561&ga=112 | 03/04/2021 |
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0561&ga=112 | 02/06/2021 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0018 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/SB0018.pdf | 03/29/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB0561.pdf | 03/04/2021 |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB0561.pdf | 02/06/2021 |
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