Tarra Denelle Simmons[1] (born 1977)[2] is an American politician, lawyer, formerly incarcerated legislator, and civil rights activist for criminal justice reform.

[3] In 2011 Simmons was sentenced to 30 months in prison for theft, drug, and firearm crimes.

[5] From 2015 to 2024, Simmons was the founding director of Civil Survival, a nonprofit focused on assisting the formerly incarcerated.

[9] Currently, Simmons serves on the committees for Appropriations, Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry, Health Care and Wellness, and Rules.

She also serves as the Vice Chair for the Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee.