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TN SB1224

TN SB1224
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 19 and Title 40, Chapter 32, relative to expunction.

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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, reduces from 15 years to 10 years the amount of time that must have elapsed since the completion of the sentence imposed for illegal registration or voting before filing a petition for expunction. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 19 and Title 40, Chapter 32.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee state law to reduce the waiting period for expunction (the legal process of destroying or sealing criminal records) from 15 years to 10 years specifically for cases involving illegal registration or voting. Expunction is a legal mechanism that allows individuals to have certain criminal records removed from public view, which can help individuals with past offenses improve their employment and educational opportunities. The change means that people who have completed their sentence for illegal voting-related offenses can petition to have their records expunged after 10 years, instead of the previous 15-year waiting period. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, which gives state agencies time to prepare for the implementation of this legal change. By shortening the waiting period, the bill potentially provides faster relief to individuals who have previously been convicted of voting-related offenses and have since completed their sentences.

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Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/12/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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