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HB 556 Restoration of civil right to vote; felon eligible to vote upon completion of sentence.

Introduced by: Betsy B. Carr | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Restoration of civil rights. Provides for the automatic restoration of a felon's civil right to be eligible to vote upon the completion of his sentence, including any term of probation or parole, and the payment of all restitution, fines, costs, and fees assessed as a result of the felony conviction. The bill has a contingent effective date of January 1, 2017, provided that the voters approve an amendment to Section 1 of Article II of the Constitution of Virginia at the 2015 November election.

FULL TEXT

• 01/06/14  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14101665D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/06/14  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14101665D
• 01/06/14  House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/22/14  House: Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments
• 01/27/14  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
• 02/12/14  House: Left in Privileges and Elections