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

SB 1754: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, removes the requirement for a petitioner for restoration of citizenship or an applicant for a certificate of employability to pay the costs of the proceedings; makes other changes to the process for restoration of citizenship. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 29.

In committee Last action March 3, 2026: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1754 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, removes the requirement for a petitioner for restoration of citizenship or an applicant for a certificate of employability to pay the costs of the proceedings; makes other changes to the process for restoration of citizenship. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 29. Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic).