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US HR8941
US HR8941To secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration.
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Introduced
12/10/2020
12/10/2020
In Committee
12/10/2020
12/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that an individual's right to vote in a federal election cannot be denied or abridged due to a criminal conviction, unless the individual is incarcerated for a felony sentence at the time of the election. It requires states and the federal government to notify incarcerated individuals upon their release about the restoration of their voting rights. The bill also prohibits states and local governments from receiving federal funds for constructing or improving prisons if they do not have a program in place to notify released individuals of their voting rights.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8941/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8941/BILLS-116hr8941ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8941/BILLS-116hr8941ih.pdf.pdf |
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