Voting Rights for Individuals with Criminal Convictions
This act guarantees the right to vote in federal elections for all citizens, regardless of prior criminal convictions. It also mandates informing individuals about these rights and facilitates voter registration and absentee voting for those in correctional facilities, aiming to increase democratic participation.
Key points
Individuals with criminal convictions regain the right to vote in federal elections, regardless of the conviction date.
Federal and state authorities must inform convicted individuals, those on probation/parole, and those in carceral settings about their voting rights.
Correctional facilities will be required to facilitate voter registration and absentee voting, including providing forms and transmitting them to election officials.
Election officials cannot reject registration applications or absentee ballots due to minor errors or mailing delays if postmarked within the deadline.
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