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This bill proposes several changes to Tennessee's voting rights restoration process for individuals with criminal convictions. The legislation modifies existing laws to make it easier for people with certain criminal histories to regain their right to vote. Specifically, the bill removes the permanent disenfranchisement for individuals convicted of first-degree murder, aggravated rape, treason, or voter fraud, instead establishing a waiting period of three years after sentence completion before they can potentially restore their voting rights. The bill also changes the child support compliance requirement, shifting from being "current in all child support obligations" to being "compliant with all current child support orders," which may provide more flexibility for individuals seeking to restore their voting rights. Additionally, the legislation eliminates the requirement that a person must have paid all court costs to be eligible for voting rights restoration. These changes aim to reduce barriers to voting for individuals who have completed their criminal sentences, potentially allowing more people to participate in the democratic process after serving their time.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0336&ga=114