Restoration of civil right to vote; person convicted of nonviolent felony, eligibility to register. (HB7)

Introduced By

Del. Greg Habeeb (R-Salem)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

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

DateAction
11/18/2013Committee
11/18/2013Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100616D
11/18/2013Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/22/2014Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments
01/27/2014Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/12/2014Left in Privileges and Elections

Comments

ACLU-VA Voting Rights, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

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.

ACLU of Virginia writes:

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.