TN SB0336

Voting Rights

Passed Senate Raumesh Akbari (D)
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At a Glance

TN SB0336 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Raumesh Akbari (D), currently “Passed” since April 6, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 237 of them sponsored by Raumesh Akbari.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SB0336 addresses the restoration of voting rights for individuals convicted of infamous crimes, contingent upon compliance with child support orders. Raumesh Akbari's personal financial interests primarily revolve around her occupation as an attorney and her involvement in various organizations, including her own law firm, Akbari Law. However, there are no direct overlaps between her financial interests and the specific impacts of this legislation, which focuses on voting rights and child support compliance. As such, there is no clear financial incentive for Akbari to advance this bill for personal gain.

Additionally, while Akbari's law practice may involve family law or civil rights cases, the bill itself does not create a direct financial benefit for her law firm or any of her other business interests. The lack of direct alignment between her personal financial interests and the bill's subject matter suggests that there is minimal risk of a conflict of interest in this instance.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Employer Self-employed at Akbari Law — TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators — AI-researched
Employer AKBARI CORPORATION — TN Ethics Commission
Employer DELIVER THE AMERICAN DREAM — TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, HAIR, COSMETOLOGY, BEAUTY, PUBLIC POLICY — TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: AKBARI PAC — TN Ethics Commission

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About This Analysis

This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of TN SB0336?

TN SB0336 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB0336?

Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsored TN SB0336.