SB1119In Committee

Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 29.

Tennessee SB1119 amends current law regarding voter registration eligibility for individuals with child support obligations by allowing provisional restoration of voting rights for those who enter a payment plan to address unpaid child support. The bill affects individuals who have lost their voting rights due to non-payment of child support. Key provisions include the requirement for courts to revoke provisional voting rights if the individual fails to adhere to the payment plan, while ensuring the individual has access to court-appointed counsel and the opportunity to present evidence of financial hardship before any revocation occurs.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1119 amends current law regarding voter registration eligibility for individuals with child support obligations by allowing provisional restoration of voting rights for those who enter a payment plan to address unpaid child support. The bill affects individuals who have lost their voting rights due to non-payment of child support. Key provisions include the requirement for courts to revoke provisional voting rights if the individual fails to adhere to the payment plan, while ensuring the individual has access to court-appointed counsel and the opportunity to present evidence of financial hardship before any revocation occurs.

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Sponsor

Lamar, London

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 6, 2025

Last Action

March 16, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Criminal ProcedureSecretary of StateElection Laws

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