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

SB 594: 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 February 12, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 594 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 31, 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: Sara Kyle (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sara Kyle (Democratic).