Bill > HB496

This bill amends Pennsylvania's prison and parole laws to establish a new requirement for voter registration procedures for inmates prior to their release or discharge. Specifically, the bill mandates that before an inmate is released, they must either complete a voter registration application or fill out a form indicating they decline to register to vote at that time. The new law requires the Department of Corrections to develop this process in consultation with the Department of State, and gives the department authority to create rules and regulations for implementing the voter registration requirement. By requiring inmates to actively engage with voter registration, either by registering or explicitly declining, the bill aims to ensure that inmates are informed about their potential voting rights and given an opportunity to participate in the electoral process. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, providing time for correctional facilities to develop and implement the new procedures.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=496