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

HB 1395: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, restores the right of suffrage for persons convicted of an infamous crime after expiration of the sentence imposed for the infamous crime; removes requirement that the person pay restitution and court costs and be current in all child support obligations before having the person's right of suffrage restored; permits a person to have the right of suffrage restored without having the person's full rights of citizenship restored. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.

In committee Last action April 7, 2026: No Action Taken

Plain-language summary

HB 1395 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, restores the right of suffrage for persons convicted of an infamous crime after expiration of the sentence imposed for the infamous crime; removes requirement that the person pay restitution and court costs and be current in all child support obligations before having the person's right of suffrage restored; permits a person to have the right of suffrage restored without having the person's full rights of citizenship restored. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Justin Pearson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): No Action Taken.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Justin Pearson (Democratic).