HB1745Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to voting rights.
Introduced by Bob Freeman, District 56
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, restores a person's right of suffrage automatically upon the person's discharge from custody by reason of service or expiration of the maximum sentence imposed by the court for the infamous crime. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.
Where it stands
Failed for lack of second in: Criminal Justice Subcommittee
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
Failed for lack of second in: Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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