Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1745: 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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1745 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House 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: Bob Freeman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Failed for lack of second in: Criminal Justice Subcommittee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Freeman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed for lack of second in: Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
- P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction