Senate Bill 996 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 40-29-104, regarding the costs associated with filing a petition. The bill stipulates that the petitioner is responsible for paying the costs of the application unless the court determines that the petitioner is indigent, in which case the costs may be waived. This change aims to clarify the financial responsibilities of petitioners in the legal process.

The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law and will apply to all petitions filed on or after that date. This ensures that the new provisions regarding the payment of costs are implemented promptly, impacting future petitioners seeking relief under this section of the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-29-104