Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies. (SJ35)

Introduced By

Sen. Yvonne Miller (D-Norfolk)

Description

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); restoration of civil rights.  Authorizes the General Assembly to provide by law for the restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of nonviolent felonies who have completed service of their sentences subject to the conditions, requirements, and definitions set forth in that law. 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 law. Read the Bill »

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