House Bill 1081 amends Tennessee law regarding the expunction of certain offenses by updating the timeframes required for individuals to wait before filing a petition for expunction. Specifically, it modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-32-101(g)(2)(B) to stipulate that at least three years must pass for misdemeanors or Class E felonies, six years for Class D felonies, and ten years for Class C felonies after the completion of the sentence before a petition can be filed. Additionally, Section 40-32-101(k)(1)(C) is amended to reflect similar waiting periods based on the most recent offense, with the same timeframes applicable depending on the classification of the offenses involved.

The bill aims to streamline the expunction process while ensuring that sufficient time has elapsed since the completion of sentences for various offenses. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in the legislative intent.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-32-101(g)(2)(B), 40-32-101, 40-32-101(k)(1)(C)