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

SB 956: Expunction - As introduced, lowers the period of time that must elapse after completion of the sentence imposed before a petitioner may have an eligible criminal offense expunged, for misdemeanors or Class E felonies, from five years to three years, and for Class D felonies, from 10 years to six years. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Passed one chamber Last action March 17, 2025: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Plain-language summary

SB 956 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expunction - As introduced, lowers the period of time that must elapse after completion of the sentence imposed before a petitioner may have an eligible criminal offense expunged, for misdemeanors or Class E felonies, from five years to three years, and for Class D felonies, from 10 years to six years. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic).