Senate Bill 1634 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to eliminate costs associated with certain legal proceedings and applications for petitioners seeking to restore citizenship rights. Specifically, it revises Section 40-29-103(f) to state that "there is no cost to a petitioner for a proceeding under this section," and similarly updates Section 40-29-107(c) to indicate that "there is no cost to a petitioner for an application under this section."

These changes aim to make the process of restoring citizenship rights more accessible by removing financial barriers for individuals seeking to navigate the legal system. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that these provisions will be in place to support petitioners in the future.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-29-103(f), 40-29-103, 40-29-107(c), 40-29-107