SB1801First Reading

Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.

Tennessee SB1801 amends Title 2 and Title 40 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to automatically restore a person's right to vote upon their discharge from custody, either due to service or the expiration of the maximum sentence for an infamous crime. This bill affects individuals who have been convicted of such crimes and are completing their sentences. Key provisions include the automatic restoration of voting rights without requiring additional action from the individual upon their release.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1801 amends Title 2 and Title 40 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to automatically restore a person's right to vote upon their discharge from custody, either due to service or the expiration of the maximum sentence for an infamous crime. This bill affects individuals who have been convicted of such crimes and are completing their sentences. Key provisions include the automatic restoration of voting rights without requiring additional action from the individual upon their release.

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Sponsor

Lamar, London

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 20, 2026

Last Action

January 21, 2026

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Subjects
Election LawsCriminal Procedure

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