Remove felonies from reason to disqualify from voting
This bill would restore voting rights for West Virginia residents convicted of felonies once they complete their sentences. It requires the Division of Corrections to notify people upon release and the Division of Probation to notify upon discharge about their renewed eligibility to vote. Currently, individuals must re-register themselves after sentence completion, but this bill mandates state agencies to provide written notice and voter registration forms. The change applies to all felony convictions except treason or election bribery, which remain disqualifying under current law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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4
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Committee
2
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kayla Young
DDemocratic
Co
Evan Hansen
DDemocratic
Co
Hollis Lewis
DDemocratic
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