House Bill 1031, also known as Senate Bill 996, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the rights of citizenship. The bill specifically modifies Section 40-29-104 by deleting the existing language and replacing it with a new provision that states the petitioner must pay the costs associated with their application unless the court determines that the petitioner is indigent and provides satisfactory proof of their financial status.

The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, with its provisions applying to petitions filed on or after that date. This change aims to clarify the financial responsibilities of petitioners in the citizenship application process while allowing for exceptions based on financial need.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-29-104