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TN HB0561

TN HB0561
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to voting rights.


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Introduced
02/05/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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