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This resolution acknowledges the problematic history of felony disenfranchisement in the United States, particularly its racist origins in the Post-Reconstruction era, and expresses the South Carolina General Assembly's belief that individuals with felony convictions should not be prevented from voting after they are no longer incarcerated. The resolution highlights that as of 2022, over 4.4 million people were disenfranchised due to felony convictions, and that Black Americans are disproportionately affected, being ineligible to vote at a rate four times higher than other Americans. By contrast, the resolution notes that some states already allow felons to vote during or immediately after incarceration, while South Carolina currently restricts voting rights even after release, potentially extending until the completion of probation, parole, or receipt of a pardon. The resolution ultimately calls for recognizing that a felony conviction should not permanently prevent a person from participating in the democratic process once they are no longer in prison.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3006&session=126&summary=B