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Introduced
01/30/2019
01/30/2019
In Committee
03/25/2019
03/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 18, United States Code, to direct the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain voting information to Federal prisoners upon their release from prison. This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons, as part of reentry planning procedures, to provide prisoners with information on voting rights for convicted felons and, for the state in which a prison will reside upon release, voting registration or application forms.
AI Summary
This bill, the Ex-Offender Voter Registration Act of 2019, requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide federal prisoners with information on voting rights for convicted felons upon their release from prison. The bill also directs the BOP to provide prisoners with voter registration or application forms for the state in which they will reside after release, as part of the prisoner's reentry planning procedures. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that ex-offenders are informed about their voting rights and have the necessary information to register to vote after serving their sentences.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 03/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/893/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr893/BILLS-116hr893ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr893/BILLS-116hr893ih.pdf.pdf |
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