To secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 10, 2020)
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 happenedDec 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 10, 2020
- Dec 10, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Dec 10, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 10, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House