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Restoring Voting Rights After Incarceration

This act aims to secure federal voting rights for individuals released from incarceration. It seeks to standardize voting rules across states and facilitate the reintegration of these individuals into society, potentially enhancing public safety.
Key points
Individuals convicted of federal or state offenses will regain the right to vote in federal elections upon release from a correctional facility, unless they are still serving a felony sentence.
States and federal authorities will be required to notify individuals upon release about their voting rights and provide voter registration materials.
The act seeks to eliminate disparities in state laws that currently lead to unequal voting opportunities for citizens after serving their sentences.
Conditioning voting rights on the payment of fines or fees will be prohibited, preventing financial barriers to re-enfranchisement.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4987
Sponsor: Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Democracy Restoration Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4987.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals convicted of federal or state offenses will regain the right to vote in federal elections upon release from a correctional facility, unless they are still serving a felony sentence.
  • States and federal authorities will be required to notify individuals upon release about their voting rights and provide voter registration materials.
  • The act seeks to eliminate disparities in state laws that currently lead to unequal voting opportunities for citizens after serving their sentences.
  • Conditioning voting rights on the payment of fines or fees will be prohibited, preventing financial barriers to re-enfranchisement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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