Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1081: Expunction - As introduced, lowers the period of time that must elapse after completion of the sentence imposed before a petitioner may have an eligible criminal offense expunged, for misdemeanors or Class E felonies, from five years to three years, and for Class D felonies, from 10 years to six years. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1081 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expunction - As introduced, lowers the period of time that must elapse after completion of the sentence imposed before a petitioner may have an eligible criminal offense expunged, for misdemeanors or Class E felonies, from five years to three years, and for Class D felonies, from 10 years to six years. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Karen Camper (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Karen Camper (Democratic).