Restoration of civil right to vote; person convicted of nonviolent felony, eligibility to register. (HB7)
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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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Description
Restoration of civil right to vote. Provides for the automatic restoration of the civil right to be eligible to register to vote to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies (excepting felony drug and election fraud crimes) upon completion of sentence, including any term of probation or parole, and the payment of all restitution, fines, costs, and fees assessed as a result of the felony conviction. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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11/18/2013 | Committee |
11/18/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100616D |
11/18/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/22/2014 | Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments |
01/27/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/12/2014 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia strongly supports automatic restoration of civil rights, including the right to vote, for all individuals convicted of felonies, regardless of the type of felony. Virginia is one of only four states that permanently disenfranchises its citizens. More than 350,000 Virginians live in the community and pay taxes, but cannot vote despite fully completing their sentences.
The ACLU of Virginia strongly supports automatic restoration of civil rights, including the right to vote, for all individuals convicted of felonies, regardless of the type of felony. Virginia is one of only four states that permanently disenfranchises its citizens. Over 350,000 Virginians, most of who live in our communities and pay taxes, still cannot vote despite fully completing their sentences.