Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for certain felons (first reference). (SJ354)

Introduced By

Sen. Don McEachin (D-Richmond)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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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. Provides for the automatic restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies (excepting felony drug and election fraud crimes) upon completion of sentence including any term of probation or parole. Provides further that persons convicted of violent felonies, felony drug crimes, or election fraud crimes may have their civil rights restored by the Governor upon completion of sentence including any term of probation or parole, and authorizes the General Assembly to provide by law for the restoration of civil rights to such persons. View Full Text »

Status

02/03/2009: passed committee
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