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HB 1554·TN·house

Criminal Procedure - As introduced, removes the requirement for a petitioner for restoration of citizenship or an applicant for a certificate of employability to pay the costs of the proceedings; makes other changes to the process for restoration of citizenship. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 29.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Hakeem
Latest Action

P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Jan 15, 2026

Summary

The bill removes any cost that a petitioner must pay when filing for restoration of citizenship or applying for a certificate of employability. It also deletes certain procedural language from the statutes. The change is intended to make the restoration process more accessible and takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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