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

SB 1353: 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 March 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1353 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 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: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).