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TN SB2469

TN SB2469
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 11; Title 2, Chapter 19; Title 2, Chapter 2; Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 40, Chapter 20 and Title 40, Chapter 29, relative to rights of citizenship.


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Introduced
01/30/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, changes from 20 days to 15 days the notice of a hearing on a petition for restoration of rights of citizenship that must be given to the district attorney general of the county in which the petitioner currently resides and the district attorney general of the county in which the petitioner was convicted in order that, if deemed advisable, each may resist. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 11; Title 2, Chapter 19; Title 2, Chapter 2; Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 40, Chapter 20 and Title 40, Chapter 29.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated to change the notice period for a hearing on a petition for restoration of rights of citizenship from 20 days to 15 days. The district attorney general of the county where the petitioner currently resides and the district attorney general of the county where the petitioner was convicted must be given this notice, so they can resist the petition if they deem it advisable. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/01/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ General Civil Rights
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing

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