Bill > HB06473

This bill proposes to amend title 9 of the general statutes to allow incarcerated individuals to become electors and vote. Currently, many jurisdictions prohibit individuals who are serving prison sentences from participating in elections, but this proposed legislation would change that by extending voting rights to people who are currently incarcerated. The bill aims to address the disenfranchisement of individuals in the criminal justice system, potentially recognizing that voting is a fundamental democratic right that should not be completely suspended during imprisonment. By enabling incarcerated people to vote, the legislation seeks to maintain these citizens' connection to civic participation and democratic processes, even while they are serving their sentences. The bill's straightforward language suggests a broad approach to restoring voting rights, without specifying limitations based on the type or severity of crime committed.

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