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TN SB2197
TN SB2197AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to expungements following a pardon.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, permits a court to expunge certain violent offenses for which a person has been pardoned; requires the court to consider, in weighing the best interests of justice and public safety, whether the offense sought to be expunged was violent and any other relevant factors presented by the petitioner and the district attorney general. - Amends TCA Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law regarding expungements, which is the process of clearing a criminal record, specifically for individuals who have received a pardon. Previously, expungements were generally limited to non-violent crimes, but this bill allows courts to consider expunging certain violent offenses if the person has been pardoned. The bill clarifies that when deciding whether to grant an expungement for a pardoned violent offense, the court must weigh the petitioner's interests against the best interests of justice and public safety, considering factors such as the violent nature of the offense and any other relevant information presented by both the person seeking the expungement and the district attorney general.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2197&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2197 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2197.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2197.pdf |
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