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

HB 2452: Expunction - As enacted, permits a court to expunge certain violent offenses for which a person has been pardoned; requires the court to consider, in weighing the best interests of justice and public safety, whether the offense sought to be expunged was violent and any other relevant factors presented by the petitioner and the district attorney general. - Amends TCA Title 40.

In committee Last action May 5, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 719

Plain-language summary

HB 2452 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expunction - As enacted, permits a court to expunge certain violent offenses for which a person has been pardoned; requires the court to consider, in weighing the best interests of justice and public safety, whether the offense sought to be expunged was violent and any other relevant factors presented by the petitioner and the district attorney general. - Amends TCA Title 40. Primary sponsor: Johnny Garrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 719.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnny Garrett (Republican).