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MN HF876

MN HF876
Right to vote restored to individual convicted of a felony upon completion of any term of incarceration imposed and executed by a court for the offense.


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Introduced
02/08/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to elections; restoring the right to vote to individuals convicted of a felony upon completion of any term of incarceration imposed and executed by a court for the offense; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 201.014, by adding a subdivision; 201.071, subdivision 1; 204C.10; 609.165, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 201; 243.

AI Summary

This bill restores the right to vote to individuals convicted of a felony upon completion of their term of incarceration. It amends state law to specify that a person's civil right to vote is restored once they are no longer incarcerated for the felony offense, or if no incarceration was imposed. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to develop and distribute information about the voting rights of people charged with or convicted of crimes. Additionally, it mandates that correctional facilities and probation officers provide notice and a voter registration application to individuals upon their release or supervision for a felony-level offense. The bill aims to ensure that individuals' right to vote is restored after they have served their sentence, without requiring further action or application.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Author added Feist (on 04/04/2022)

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