Bill > HB1014

This bill clarifies that a finding of incapacity in a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding does not automatically mean a person cannot vote. Specifically, it states that a court must make a separate, specific finding, supported by clear and convincing evidence, that an individual lacks the capacity to understand the act of voting before they can be disqualified from voting. The bill also prevents courts from disqualifying someone from voting based on their inability to read or write, their educational achievements, or their moral character, and requires that reasonable accommodations be provided to assess voting capacity. It also provides a process for individuals previously disqualified from voting due to incapacity to have their cases reviewed under these new standards, and mandates that such reviews will occur at their next periodic review hearing if they do not petition for one themselves.