Expunction - As introduced, reduces from 15 years to 10 years the amount of time that must have elapsed since the completion of the sentence imposed for illegal registration or voting before filing a petition for expunction. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 19 and Title 40, Chapter 32.

SB 1224 changes Tennessee law to shorten the waiting period for clearing certain criminal records related to voting or registration offenses. It reduces the required time from 15 years to 10 years after completing a sentence before someone can file for expunction (record clearing). This directly affects individuals convicted of illegal voter registration or voting who want to clear their records. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 40-32-101 and related provisions, effective July 1, 2025.