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TN HB2622
TN HB2622AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-21-401 and Title 40, relative to expunction of criminal records.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, extends the time period within which a court ordering the expunction of a person's public records of a criminal offense must send a copy of the expunction order to the Tennessee bureau of investigation from 30 days to 45 days. - Amends TCA Section 8-21-401 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated Section 40-32-102(d), extends the timeframe from thirty (30) days to forty-five (45) days within which a court must send a copy of an expunction order to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Expunction is the legal process of clearing criminal records, making them unavailable to the public. This change provides a slightly longer period for courts to complete this administrative step after a criminal record has been ordered to be sealed or destroyed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/4/2026 (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2622&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2622.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2381 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2381.pdf |
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