SB0336Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to voting rights.
Introduced by Raumesh Akbari, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, revises present law that prohibits a person convicted of an infamous crime after May 18, 1981, from being eligible to have the right to vote restored unless the person meets certain requirements, including having been compliant with all child support orders for the previous 12 months, including orders related to child support arrearages. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 03/26/2026
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 · March 12, 2026
31
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
32 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2025
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 4/1/2025
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/7/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0302)
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0227)
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/10/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/10/2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 3 - SA0381)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 24, Nays 8
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0602)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 64, Nays 24, PNV 5
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/12/2026
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 1 (Amendment 1 - HA0602)
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 605
Effective date(s) 03/26/2026
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