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TN SB0490
TN SB0490AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 32, relative to destruction of records.
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, permits the expunction of a Class E felony conviction for official misconduct. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 32.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to allow for the expunction (legal erasure) of criminal records for a specific type of offense known as official misconduct, which is defined under Section 39-16-402 of Tennessee Code. Currently, individuals convicted of this Class E felony may have been unable to clear their criminal record, but this bill would add official misconduct to the list of offenses that can be expunged. By adding this provision to Section 40-32-101(g)(1)(A), the legislation provides a legal pathway for individuals convicted of official misconduct to potentially have their criminal records removed, which could help reduce long-term barriers to employment, housing, and other opportunities that can be impacted by a criminal record. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee / no motion (on 03/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0490&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0490 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0490.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0490.pdf |
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