TN SB0956

Expunction Of Certain Offenses

Engrossed Senate London Lamar (D)
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At a Glance

TN SB0956 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by London Lamar (D), currently “Engrossed” since March 13, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 117 of them sponsored by London Lamar.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SB0956 aims to amend the expunction process for certain criminal offenses, reducing the waiting period for expungement. The sponsor, London Lamar, has a background as a community organizer and is employed by the Tennessee State Legislature, which does not present any direct financial interests that would benefit from this legislation. Additionally, her role as a board member of the Memphis Branch of the NAACP and her employment with ELITE PROMOTIONS do not intersect with the legal implications of the bill. There are no documented personal financial interests that would create a conflict with the proposed changes to the expunction process.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Community Organizer — AI-researched
Employer Tennessee State Legislature — TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board Member of the Memphis Branch of the NAACP — AI-researched
Employer ELITE PROMOTIONS — 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 SB0956?

TN SB0956 is currently “Engrossed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB0956?

London Lamar (D) sponsored TN SB0956.