Bill > S450

This bill aims to increase voter registration, participation, and prevent recidivism. It does this by: 1. Defining "offices of correction" as offices of the Department of Correction and houses of correction. 2. Requiring automatic voter registration at these "offices of correction" for eligible applicants who do not decline to register. 3. Allowing pre-registration for individuals incarcerated for a felony conviction who are 16 or older, with the pre-registration designation removed upon release. 4. Requiring the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to develop language on voter registration status for judges to include in sentencing instructions. 5. Requiring the offices of correction to submit implementation plans for compliance as a voter registration agency. 6. Requiring the Secretary of State to develop and implement an educational program for various stakeholders on the requirements of the act. The key aspects of this bill are expanding voter registration opportunities for incarcerated individuals, ensuring they are informed of their voting rights, and taking steps to facilitate their participation in elections upon release.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S450