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TN SB1181

TN SB1181
AN 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
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, lowers from 20 days to 15 days the notice of a hearing on a petition for restoration of rights of citizenship that must be given to the district attorney general of the county in which the petitioner currently resides and the district attorney general of the county in which the petitioner was convicted in order that, if deemed advisable, each may resist. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 22; Title 36; Title 39 and Title 40.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee state law by reducing the required notice period for a hearing on a petition to restore citizenship rights from 20 days to 15 days. Specifically, the bill changes the notification timeline for district attorneys in the county where the petitioner currently resides and the county where the petitioner was originally convicted. This change means that these district attorneys will now have 15 days (instead of the previous 20 days) to review and potentially object to a citizenship rights restoration petition. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to streamline the process for individuals seeking to have their citizenship rights restored after a previous conviction. The shorter notice period could potentially expedite the rights restoration process while still providing district attorneys with sufficient time to review and respond to petitions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/02/2026)

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