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TN HB1031
TN HB1031AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 22; Title 36; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to rights of citizenship.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates an exception to the requirement that a petitioner pay the costs of a petition to restore the person's citizenship rights if the court finds that the petitioner is indigent. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 22; Title 36; Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee law regarding citizenship rights restoration petitions by changing the financial requirements for individuals seeking to restore their rights. Specifically, the bill amends Section 40-29-104 to allow individuals who can prove they are indigent (financially unable to pay) to be exempt from paying the costs associated with filing a petition to restore their citizenship rights. Previously, petitioners were generally required to cover the expenses of their application, but now a court can waive these costs if the individual demonstrates financial hardship. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law and will apply to all petitions filed on or after that date, potentially making the citizenship rights restoration process more accessible to low-income individuals who may have been previously deterred by filing costs.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. (on 02/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1031&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0996 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0996.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1031.pdf |
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