Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, restoration of rights. (SJ59)
Introduced By
Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond) with support from co-patron Del. Ibraheem Samirah (D-Herndon)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications of voters; automatic restoration of civil rights. Provides for the automatic restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of felonies upon completion of their sentences. The present Constitution provides for restoration of rights by the Governor, and the amendment retains this right. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2020 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103857D |
| 01/08/2020 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/21/2020 | Continued to 2021 in Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
Virginia is one of 20 states that prevent people with felony convictions from voting until after they have completed probation and all supervision, AND the Governor provides for restoration of civil rights.
Virginia needs to change this disenfranchisement of returning citizens, mostly people of color.
Let Virginians vote!Make restoration of rights automatic! Upon completion of prison/jail sentence.