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

HB 687: Election Laws - As enacted, revises present law that prohibits a person convicted of an infamous crime after May 18, 1981, from being eligible to have the right to vote restored unless the person meets certain requirements, including having been compliant with all child support orders for the previous 12 months, including orders related to child support arrearages. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.

In committee Last action April 6, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 605

Plain-language summary

HB 687 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As enacted, revises present law that prohibits a person convicted of an infamous crime after May 18, 1981, from being eligible to have the right to vote restored unless the person meets certain requirements, including having been compliant with all child support orders for the previous 12 months, including orders related to child support arrearages. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Karen Camper (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 605.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Karen Camper (Democratic).