Democracy Restoration Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 19, 2017)
Democracy Restoration Act of 2017
This bill establishes that an individual's right to vote in a federal election may not be abridged due to a criminal conviction unless the individual is incarcerated for a felony sentence at the time of the election. The bill also (1) requires incarcerated individuals to be notified of the restoration of their voting rights upon release, and (2) prohibits states and local governments that do not comply with this bill from receiving federal funds for constructing or improving prisons.
What just happenedJul 19, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 19, 2017
- Jul 19, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 19, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate