Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.
Tennessee HB0616 amends Title 2 and Title 40 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to restore the right of suffrage for individuals convicted of an infamous crime upon the completion of their sentence, without requiring payment of restitution, court costs, or child support obligations. This bill affects individuals with felony convictions by simplifying the process for regaining voting rights. Key provisions include the removal of financial prerequisites for suffrage restoration and allowing restoration without full citizenship rights being reinstated.
Tennessee HB0616 amends Title 2 and Title 40 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to restore the right of suffrage for individuals convicted of an infamous crime upon the completion of their sentence, without requiring payment of restitution, court costs, or child support obligations. This bill affects individuals with felony convictions by simplifying the process for regaining voting rights. Key provisions include the removal of financial prerequisites for suffrage restoration and allowing restoration without full citizenship rights being reinstated.
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