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

HB 1829: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person who is convicted of a felony from running for public office, regardless of whether the person receives a presidential pardon; prohibits a public employee from receiving retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system, or any other public pension system, if such employee or official is convicted of a felony. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 8; Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1829 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person who is convicted of a felony from running for public office, regardless of whether the person receives a presidential pardon; prohibits a public employee from receiving retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system, or any other public pension system, if such employee or official is convicted of a felony. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 8; Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Bo Mitchell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bo Mitchell (Democratic).