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TN HB1026
TN HB1026AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 32, relative to destruction of records.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 state law to allow for the expunction (legal erasure) of criminal records specifically for a Class E felony conviction related to official misconduct, which is a criminal offense involving a public official improperly using their official position or authority. The bill modifies Section 40-32-101(g)(1)(A) of the Tennessee Code by adding Section 39-16-402 (Official Misconduct) to the list of offenses that can potentially be expunged from a person's criminal record. By permitting the expunction of this specific type of felony conviction, the bill provides a legal mechanism for individuals convicted of official misconduct to potentially clear their criminal record under certain circumstances. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2, with the stated rationale that the public welfare requires its prompt implementation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee (on 03/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1026&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0490 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0490.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1026.pdf |
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