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

HB 616: 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 February 5, 2025: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 616 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 30, 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: Hardaway. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Hardaway.