Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.
Tennessee HB1395 amends the process for restoring voting rights to individuals convicted of felony offenses by allowing automatic restoration upon completion of their sentence, while retaining disqualifications for certain serious offenses. The bill affects individuals with felony convictions in Tennessee, as well as those convicted in other states or federal courts, enabling them to register to vote by presenting a certificate of voting rights restoration. Key provisions include the requirement for the Department of Correction to provide regular updates to the Secretary of State regarding newly eligible individuals and the establishment of a formal process for issuing certificates of restoration.
Tennessee HB1395 amends the process for restoring voting rights to individuals convicted of felony offenses by allowing automatic restoration upon completion of their sentence, while retaining disqualifications for certain serious offenses. The bill affects individuals with felony convictions in Tennessee, as well as those convicted in other states or federal courts, enabling them to register to vote by presenting a certificate of voting rights restoration. Key provisions include the requirement for the Department of Correction to provide regular updates to the Secretary of State regarding newly eligible individuals and the establishment of a formal process for issuing certificates of restoration.
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