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

HB 1745: Election Laws - As introduced, restores a person's right of suffrage automatically upon the person's discharge from custody by reason of service or expiration of the maximum sentence imposed by the court for the infamous crime. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.

In committee Last action February 18, 2026: Failed for lack of second in: Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 1745 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As introduced, restores a person's right of suffrage automatically upon the person's discharge from custody by reason of service or expiration of the maximum sentence imposed by the court for the infamous crime. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Failed for lack of second in: Criminal Justice Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic).