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

HB 1554: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, removes the requirement for a petitioner for restoration of citizenship or an applicant for a certificate of employability to pay the costs of the proceedings; makes other changes to the process for restoration of citizenship. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 29.

In committee Last action January 15, 2026: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1554 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, removes the requirement for a petitioner for restoration of citizenship or an applicant for a certificate of employability to pay the costs of the proceedings; makes other changes to the process for restoration of citizenship. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 29. Primary sponsor: Yusuf Hakeem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Yusuf Hakeem (Democratic).