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OK HB4143
OK HB4143Elections; creating Charlotte's Law; modifying voting rights of certain convicted felons; repealer; effective date.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to elections; creating Charlotte's Law; modifying voting rights of convicted felons sentenced to incarceration; authorizing the court to notify certain persons of their loss of voting rights for a certain period of time; authorizing the Secretary of the State Election Board to develop certain programs to educate certain persons about the requirements of this act; authorizing the Secretary of the State Election Board to promulgate rules; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 4-120, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 357, O.S.L. 2023 (26 O.S. Supp. 2023, Section 4-120), which relates to voter registration; modifying reason for cancellation of voter registration; requiring the Department of Corrections to transmit certain lists to the State Election Board; stating information to be included on certain lists; requiring the Secretary of the State Election Board to notify county election boards of the cancellation of certain registrations; requiring the Secretary of the State Election Board to notify county election boards of the reinstatement of certain persons eligible and registered to vote; providing that certain persons not be civilly liable for certain actions; providing retroactive application to certain persons eligible to vote; granting certain authority to State Election Board and State Board of Corrections; repealing 26 O.S. 2021, Section 4-120.4, which relates to cancellation of registration of convicted felons; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Charlotte's Law," modifies the voting rights of certain convicted felons in Oklahoma. It requires courts to notify defendants that they will lose their voting rights only while physically incarcerated, and that their rights will be restored upon release. The bill directs the Secretary of the State Election Board to develop programs to educate various stakeholders about these voting rights and to facilitate the registration of eligible voters upon their release from incarceration. It also amends state law to clarify that only incarceration upon felony conviction, not just conviction, results in the cancellation of voter registration, and it requires the Department of Corrections to provide information to the State Election Board to ensure the proper cancellation and reinstatement of voter registrations. The bill has retroactive application and provides legal protections for officials taking actions based on the information received.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Elections and Ethics (on 02/06/2024)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4143&Session=2400 | 01/18/2024 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/hB/HB4143%20INT.PDF | 01/18/2024 |
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