Restoring voting rights for person incarcerated for felony upon release

SB 643 would amend West Virginia law to automatically restore voting rights for individuals released from prison after serving a felony conviction, allowing them to register and vote immediately upon release. This change applies regardless of probation, parole, or supervised release status, removing the current requirement for individuals to seek restoration of voting rights. The bill specifically excludes those convicted of treason or election bribery, which remain ineligible under existing law. Currently, such individuals are barred from voting while incarcerated, but this bill eliminates that barrier upon release.