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

SB 2626: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person who is convicted of a felony from running for public office, regardless of whether the person receives a presidential pardon; prohibits a public employee from receiving retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system, or any other public pension system, if such employee or official is convicted of a felony. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 8; Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Last action March 3, 2026: Recalled from Senate State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2626 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person who is convicted of a felony from running for public office, regardless of whether the person receives a presidential pardon; prohibits a public employee from receiving retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system, or any other public pension system, if such employee or official is convicted of a felony. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 8; Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Heidi Campbell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Recalled from Senate State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Heidi Campbell (Democratic).