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MN SF26Right to vote restoration to individuals 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
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
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 2022, sections 201.014, by adding a subdivision; 201.071, subdivision 1; 204C.08, subdivision 1d; 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 various Minnesota statutes to ensure that individuals are not denied the right to vote due to a felony conviction, as long as they are not currently incarcerated. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to develop and distribute information about voting rights for those with criminal convictions, and it provides an appropriation to the Secretary of State to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill is generally effective July 1, 2023 and applies to elections conducted on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Hearing (08:30:00 2/8/2023 ) (on 02/08/2023)
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