Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person who is convicted of a felony from running for public office, regardless of whether the person receives a presidential pardon; prohibits a public employee from receiving retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system, or any other public pension system, if such employee or official is convicted of a felony. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 8; Title 39 and Title 40.

Summary

HB 1829 would permanently disqualify anyone with a felony conviction from holding elected office in Tennessee, and it would also prevent a felon who is a public employee from collecting retirement benefits from state pension systems. The measure removes language that previously limited these restrictions to crimes committed in the course of official duties. It takes effect on July 1, 2026 and is currently referred to the State & Local Government Committee.

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