House Bill 937 aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning voting rights, particularly for individuals with felony convictions. Key changes include the establishment of a process for suspending voter registrations upon confirmation of a felony conviction, as well as automatic restoration of voting rights once individuals complete their sentences, including parole or probation. The bill introduces new subsections that require the state coordinator of elections to maintain lists of suspended and restored voter registrations, and mandates that the Department of Correction provide inmates with information on how to register to vote upon their release.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language regarding the restoration of voting rights, replacing references to "full rights of citizenship restored by a court" with "a certificate of final discharge from supervision." It also clarifies that individuals convicted of certain infamous crimes are ineligible to vote until their sentences are completed or their convictions are overturned. The legislation emphasizes the importance of communication between various authorities, including the Department of Correction and election officials, to ensure that eligible individuals are informed of their voting rights. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-2-106, 2-2-116(12), 2-2-116, 2-2-139, 2-11-202(a), 2-11-202, 2-19-143, 40-20-112, 40-29-105, 40-29-105(b), 40-29-105(c), 40-29-202, 40-29-203, 40-29-204, 40-29-205, 41-51-301