H.R. 8941
Referred to CommitteeTo secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
12/10/2020 • House
Summary
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.
Introduced in House • 12/10/2020
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Originated in the House
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December 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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