Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee 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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lamar (Democratic)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Mar 17, 2025): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 Senate | FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/13/2025 Passed (1) | pass | Set your home in Tennessee to see |
| Mar 4, 2025 Senate | SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/4/2025 Passed (2) | pass | Set your home in Tennessee to see |
Actions
- Mar 17, 2025 · House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. - Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 12, PNV 1 - Mar 13, 2025 · House
Sponsor(s) Added. - Mar 13, 2025 · House
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House - Mar 11, 2025 · House
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/13/2025 - Mar 4, 2025 · House
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee - Feb 26, 2025 · House
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025 - Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee - Feb 10, 2025 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration - Feb 5, 2025 · House
Filed for introduction