SB 112
Restoring voting rights for person incarcerated for felony upon release
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Bill overview
This bill would restore the right to vote to West Virginia residents who have been convicted of a felony and have completed their incarceration. Currently, individuals with felony convictions are disqualified from voting while incarcerated and upon release, their eligibility is automatically restored. The bill clarifies that this restoration applies regardless of whether the individual is on probation, parole, or supervised release. It also excludes individuals declared mentally incompetent by a court.
Key provisions
- Restores voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals upon release from incarceration.
- Eligibility is automatically restored upon release, irrespective of probation or parole status.
- Applies to felony convictions under both state and federal law.
- Excludes individuals declared mentally incompetent by a court.
- Updates the existing statute regarding voter eligibility.
Who is affected
- Formerly incarcerated individuals
- Felony conviction offenders
- West Virginia residents
- The voting public
- Individuals subject to parole and probation
Notable changes
- Eliminates the current disqualification of felons while incarcerated.
- Establishes automatic restoration of voting rights upon release.
- Clarifies the scope of felony convictions considered under the law.
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