Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for certain felons (first reference). (HJ182)

Introduced By

Del. Frank Hall (D-Richmond)

Progress

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 Passed Committee
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); restoration of civil rights. Authorizes the General Assembly to provide by general law for the restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of felonies who have completed service of their sentence including any period or condition of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. The present Constitution provides for restoration of rights by the Governor. The amendment retains the right of the Governor to restore civil rights and adds the alternative for restoration of rights pursuant to general law. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical duplicates of this one: HJ664.

Comments

William writes:

This is an excellent bill.

Posted 40 months ago.