Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights. (HJ25)
Introduced By
Del. Peter Farrell (R-Henrico)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); restoration of voting rights. Provides for the automatic restoration of voting 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, and payment in full of any restitution, fines, costs, and fees. The amendment further provides that persons convicted of violent felonies, felony drug crimes, or election fraud crimes may have their voting rights restored by the Governor or other appropriate authority. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/23/2013 | Committee |
12/23/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100902D |
12/23/2013 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
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.