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

Tennessee SB 1353

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.

1. Introduced
2. In committee
3. Passed Senate
4. Passed House
5. To Governor
6. Became law

Sponsors

• Akbari (Democratic)

Summary

Text versions

• Current Version

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

• Mar 23, 2026 · House
  Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• Mar 18, 2026 · House
  Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
• Feb 17, 2026 · House
  Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• Feb 11, 2026 · House
  Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
• Mar 31, 2025 · House
  Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• Mar 26, 2025 · House
  Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
• Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
  Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
• Feb 10, 2025 · House
  Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
• Feb 6, 2025 · House
  Filed for introduction