Constitutional amendment; felon disenfranchisement. (HJ546)
Introduced By
Del. Jay Jones (D-Norfolk) with support from co-patrons Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), and Del. Don Scott (D-Portsmouth)
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 reference); franchise and officers; felon disenfranchisement; automatic restoration of political rights. Provides that no person who has been convicted of a felony shall be qualified to vote until the completion of his sentence of imprisonment or active supervision, at which time, without further action required of him, his political rights, including the right to vote, shall be restored. A person convicted of a felony may also have his civil rights restored by the Governor or other appropriate authority. Read the Bill »
Status
02/03/2021: Incorporated into Another Bill
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2021 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101131D |
| 01/12/2021 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/14/2021 | Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments |
| 02/01/2021 | Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HJ555-Herring) |
| 02/03/2021 | Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (HJ555-Herring) |