Lawmakers ease financial hurdles for regaining voting rights after felony convictions

By: Jamie McGee

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 811

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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Tennessee lawmakers approved new legislation last week that eases requirements for regaining the right to vote after a felony conviction by adjusting rules related to child support payments and court fees, while maintaining one of the strictest restoration processes in the nation.

Under the new law, residents with felony convictions must demonstrate they have complied with child support court orders for one year to be eligible for restoration, compared to the existing law that …

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