Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights if person has served full sentence. (HJ107)
Introduced By
Del. Luke Torian (D-Woodbridge)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); restoration of civil rights. Provides that no person convicted of a felony shall be qualified to vote unless he has served his full sentence and been released back to civil society. The proposed amendment deletes the present constitutional language that provides for restoration of civil rights by the Governor or other appropriate authority. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14102149D |
01/08/2014 | 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. Over 350,000 Virginians, most of who live in our communities and pay taxes, still cannot vote despite fully completing their sentences.