House Bill 1554 and Senate Bill 1754 propose amendments to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 29, concerning citizenship rights. The bill aims to eliminate costs associated with petitioning for citizenship by stating that "there is no cost to a petitioner for a proceeding under this section" and similarly for applications under a different section. Additionally, the bill removes a subdivision from Section 40-29-103(a)(4) and deletes the term "certified" from Section 40-29-103(g).

The changes are intended to streamline the process for individuals seeking to assert their citizenship rights by removing financial barriers. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that the amendments are in place to support the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-29-103(f), 40-29-103, 40-29-103(a)(4), 40-29-103(g), 40-29-107(c), 40-29-107