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This bill, titled "Civil rights; right to vote," aims to restore civil rights, specifically the right to vote, to individuals with felony convictions in Arizona. Key provisions include automatically restoring the right to vote upon release from imprisonment for a felony conviction, regardless of whether the imprisonment was in Arizona, another state, or federal prison, provided the individual is a U.S. citizen. Courts are required to inform individuals at the time of sentencing that their right to vote will be automatically restored upon release. Probation departments and correctional facilities will also provide notice of this right. The bill clarifies that the right to vote is suspended only during the term of imprisonment for a felony conviction, and not for the entire duration of a felony conviction if the person is not imprisoned. It also modifies existing laws to ensure that voter registration is only canceled for individuals currently serving a term of imprisonment for a felony conviction, rather than for any felony conviction regardless of incarceration status. These changes are intended to apply retroactively from December 31, 2025.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85597