AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to expunction of certain offenses.

SB 956 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to expunction of certain offenses

Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to expunction of certain offenses.
SB-956

About SB-956

As introduced, lowers the period of time that must elapse after completion of the sentence imposed before a petitioner may have an eligible criminal offense expunged, for misdemeanors or Class E felonies, from five years to three years, and for Class D felonies, from 10 years to six years. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

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Draft 02/05/2025
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Sponsors (2)

Sen. Raumesh Akbari


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Rep. London Lamar


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Votes

FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration

03/13/2025

Yeas: 18 | Nays: 12
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SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

03/04/2025

Yeas: 5 | Nays: 4
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History

Rcvd. From S., Held On H. Desk.

03/17/2025

Passed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 12, Pnv 1

03/13/2025

Sponsor(s) Added.

03/13/2025

Engrossed; Ready For Transmission To House

03/13/2025

Placed On Senate Regular Calendar For 3/13/2025

03/11/2025

Recommended For Passage, Refer To Senate Calendar Committee

03/04/2025

Placed On Senate Judiciary Committee Calendar For 3/4/2025

02/26/2025

Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee

02/12/2025

Introduced, Passed On First Consideration

02/10/2025

Filed For Introduction

02/05/2025

Subject(s)

Expunction