Amends TCA Title 2; Title 8; Title 39 and Title 40.
Tennessee HB1829 prohibits individuals convicted of a felony from running for public office, regardless of any presidential pardon received. Additionally, it bars public employees convicted of a felony from receiving retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system or any other public pension system. The bill aims to impose stricter consequences on individuals with felony convictions in relation to public service and retirement benefits.
Tennessee HB1829 prohibits individuals convicted of a felony from running for public office, regardless of any presidential pardon received. Additionally, it bars public employees convicted of a felony from receiving retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system or any other public pension system. The bill aims to impose stricter consequences on individuals with felony convictions in relation to public service and retirement benefits.
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Mitchell, Bo
114th General Assembly
January 21, 2026
February 2, 2026
Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee