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Introduced
11/14/2014
11/14/2014
In Committee
12/09/2014
12/09/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act of 2014 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for federal office shall not be denied or abridged because the individual has been convicted of a non-violent criminal offense, unless, at the time of the election, the individual is serving a sentence in a correctional facility or a term of probation. Restores the right to vote of an individual on probation: (1) on the date the term of probation ends, if such term is less than one year; or (2) one year after the date the individual begins serving the term of probation, if such term is one year or longer. Directs the Attorney General to determine and establish a list of the criminal offenses under federal and state law that are non-violent criminal offenses. Provides for enforcement of, and remedies for violations of, this Act. Sets forth requirements for state and federal notification of individuals of their voting rights pursuant to this Act. Prohibits a state, local government, or other person from receiving or using federal grant amounts to construct or improve a place of incarceration unless that person has in effect a program under which each incarcerated individual is notified, upon release, of his or her rights under this Act.
AI Summary
This bill, the Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act of 2014, aims to restore voting rights for U.S. citizens convicted of non-violent criminal offenses, ensuring their right to vote in federal elections is not denied unless they are currently serving a sentence in a correctional facility (like a prison or jail) or are on probation. For those on probation, their voting rights would be restored either when their probation term ends if it's less than a year, or one year after it begins if it's a year or longer. The Attorney General would be responsible for creating and maintaining a public list of what constitutes a non-violent criminal offense under federal and state law. The bill also mandates that states and federal authorities notify individuals of their restored voting rights upon release from incarceration or completion of probation, and prohibits federal funding for prison construction or improvements unless these notification programs are in place.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (on 12/09/2014)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/5719/all-info | 11/15/2014 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr5719ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr5719ih.pdf | 11/18/2014 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr5719ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr5719ih.pdf.pdf | 11/18/2014 |
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