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AZ HB2097

AZ HB2097
Voting rights; restoration


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

Bill Summary

AN ACT amending sections 13-907 and 13-908, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to the restoration of civil rights.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Arizona's laws regarding the restoration of civil rights for individuals with felony convictions, with a specific focus on voting rights. The key change is that a person's right to vote will now be automatically restored upon their final discharge from probation or imprisonment, regardless of whether they have previously been convicted of a felony or have outstanding victim restitution. "Final discharge" is defined as the completion of probation or receiving an absolute discharge from the state department of corrections, a prison in another state, or the federal bureau of prisons. For other civil rights, the restoration process remains largely unchanged: first-time offenders can have their rights automatically restored upon completing probation or imprisonment and paying victim restitution, while repeat offenders must apply to the superior court for restoration. The bill maintains existing restrictions on firearm rights for individuals convicted of dangerous or serious offenses, which require a separate court process for potential restoration. This change aims to simplify the voting rights restoration process and potentially increase civic participation for individuals who have completed their criminal sentences.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House read second time (on 01/21/2025)

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