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TN HB1745
TN HB1745AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to voting rights.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, restores a person's right of suffrage automatically upon the person's discharge from custody by reason of service or expiration of the maximum sentence imposed by the court for the infamous crime. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to automatically restore a person's right to vote, also known as their right of suffrage, once they are released from custody after serving their full sentence or having their sentence expire for what is legally defined as an "infamous crime" – a serious offense that historically led to the loss of certain civil rights. Previously, individuals convicted of such crimes in Tennessee, federal court, or another state had to go through a more formal process, such as receiving a pardon or having their citizenship rights fully restored, to regain their voting rights. This bill simplifies that process by making the restoration automatic upon completion of the sentence, with discharge documentation serving as proof for election commissions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed for lack of second in: Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1745&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1745 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1745.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1745.pdf |
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