Bill > HB180

This bill proposes an amendment to the Delaware Constitution that makes several key changes to voting rights and qualifications. The bill lowers the voting age from 21 to 18 and removes previous language requiring voters to be able to read the Constitution in English. It also modifies voting rights for individuals convicted of felonies, allowing them to regain their right to vote after completing their imprisonment, regardless of the specific type of felony. The bill explicitly defines terms like "imprisoned" and "community supervision" to clarify that voting rights are restored after actual incarceration, not during probation or parole. Additionally, the bill removes a previous provision that disqualified individuals from voting for 10 years after certain election-related offenses, instead focusing on criminal penalties for such actions. The changes aim to make voting more accessible by reducing barriers related to age, language, and criminal history, while maintaining provisions that prevent interference with the electoral process.