HB 2832
Remove felonies from reason to disqualify from voting
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Bill overview
This bill aims to restore voting rights to West Virginia residents who have completed their felony sentences or had their convictions overturned. Currently, individuals convicted of felonies are automatically disqualified from voter registration. This legislation would require the Division of Corrections and the Division of Probation to notify individuals of their renewed eligibility to vote upon release from incarceration or discharge from probation. It also clarifies that eligibility is restored upon completion of sentence, pardon, or court order vacating the conviction.
Key provisions
- Removes the automatic disqualification for voting based on felony convictions.
- Requires the Division of Corrections to notify individuals of their restored voting eligibility upon release.
- Requires the Division of Probation to notify individuals of their restored voting eligibility upon discharge.
- Allows individuals to register to vote upon completion of incarceration, pardon, or court order vacating convictions.
- Specifies that notification of eligibility must be provided in writing.
- Clarifies that registration cannot occur after the voter registration deadline.
- Addresses situations where convictions are vacated or overturned.
- Ensures individuals are informed of their restored eligibility.
Who is affected
- Individuals with felony convictions
- Former inmates
- Individuals on probation
- West Virginia voters
- The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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