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

SB 1801: Election Laws - As introduced, restores a person's right of suffrage automatically upon the person's discharge from custody by reason of service or expiration of the maximum sentence imposed by the court for the infamous crime. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.

In committee Last action January 22, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1801 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As introduced, restores a person's right of suffrage automatically upon the person's discharge from custody by reason of service or expiration of the maximum sentence imposed by the court for the infamous crime. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic).