Senate Bill 1232 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 32, Part 1, to introduce a new subsection regarding the expunction of criminal records. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill defines "eligible petitioner" as an individual seeking expunction of an offense that meets specific criteria, including that the offense is eligible under existing law, occurred at least ten years after a conviction for a related offense, and that the petitioner has fulfilled all court-imposed requirements. Additionally, the petitioner must not have previously been granted expunction under the relevant subsections and must not have multiple convictions for the specified offense.

The bill stipulates that a person may only petition for expunction under this new subsection one time and incorporates certain existing provisions from other subsections that apply to petitions filed under this new framework. This legislation aims to provide a clearer pathway for individuals seeking to expunge their criminal records while ensuring that specific eligibility criteria are met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-32-101