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TN SB0336

TN SB0336
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to voting rights.


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Introduced
01/27/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
Passed
03/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, revises present law that prohibits a person convicted of an infamous crime after May 18, 1981, from being eligible to have the right to vote restored unless the person meets certain requirements, including having been compliant with all child support orders for the previous 12 months, including orders related to child support arrearages. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to revise the requirements for restoring voting rights for individuals convicted of an infamous crime after May 18, 1981, specifically by removing a previous requirement that such individuals must have been compliant with all child support orders for the previous 12 months, including those related to overdue payments, thereby potentially making it easier for some individuals to regain their right to vote.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 03/26/2026 (on 04/06/2026)

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