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WY HB0075

WY HB0075
Automatic restoration of the right to vote.


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Introduced
01/13/2017
In Committee
02/24/2017
Crossed Over
01/26/2017
Passed
03/01/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/10/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to criminal procedure; amending requirements for restoration of voting rights to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies; repealing certain eligibility requirements for certificates of restoration of rights; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill automatically restores the right to vote for people convicted of nonviolent felonies in Wyoming, without requiring them to apply for restoration. The bill removes the application requirement for people who completed their sentence, including probation and parole, before January 1, 2010 within Wyoming, and for all people convicted of nonviolent felonies outside of Wyoming or under federal law. The bill also repeals the requirement that people convicted of nonviolent felonies must meet certain eligibility criteria to receive a certificate of restoration of voting rights. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2017.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Chapter No. 189 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 (on 03/10/2017)

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