Bill > SF1010

This bill aims to restore the right to vote for individuals convicted of a felony upon completion of their incarceration term. The key provisions include: 1. Amending state law to allow individuals convicted of a felony to have their civil right to vote restored when they are no longer incarcerated for the offense, or upon sentencing if no incarceration is imposed. If an individual is later incarcerated for the same offense, their right to vote is only lost during the period of incarceration. 2. Requiring the Secretary of State to develop and distribute information about the voting rights of people charged with or convicted of a crime. 3. Modifying the polling place roster and voter signature certificate to reflect the restored voting rights of individuals who were previously convicted of a felony. 4. Requiring correctional facilities and probation officers to provide notice and a voter registration application to individuals upon their release from incarceration or supervision for a felony-level offense. The bill aims to ensure that individuals with felony convictions have their voting rights restored upon completion of their incarceration term, facilitating their reintegration into the community and participation in the democratic process.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1010&ssn=0&y=2021