Bill > SR483

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution that would remove the current restriction preventing individuals convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude from registering and voting. Specifically, the resolution eliminates the existing provision that bars people convicted of such felonies from registering, remaining registered, or voting until they complete their sentence. The only remaining voting restriction would be for individuals judicially determined to be mentally incompetent, who cannot register or vote unless their disability is removed. The proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters through a ballot measure, with voters choosing to approve or reject the change by voting "Yes" or "No". If ratified, the amendment would become part of the Georgia Constitution, effectively restoring voting rights to individuals with felony convictions involving moral turpitude. The term "moral turpitude" generally refers to conduct that is considered inherently base, vile, or contrary to accepted moral standards, and has historically been used as a basis for limiting certain civil rights.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71730