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TN SB1754
TN SB1754AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 29, relative to citizenship rights.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, removes the requirement for a petitioner for restoration of citizenship or an applicant for a certificate of employability to pay the costs of the proceedings; makes other changes to the process for restoration of citizenship. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 29.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law concerning citizenship rights, specifically by removing the requirement for individuals seeking to restore their citizenship or obtain a certificate of employability to pay any associated costs or fees for these proceedings. It also makes other adjustments to the process for restoring citizenship, such as removing the word "certified" from certain parts of the law, aiming to simplify and make these processes more accessible to those who qualify.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/03/2026)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ General Civil Rights
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1754&ga=114 | 01/20/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1554 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1554.pdf | 02/26/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1754.pdf | 01/20/2026 |
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