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AK SB7
Bill
AI Summary
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Changes voting rights restrictions for convicted felons from permanent disqualification until "unconditional discharge" to disqualification only "while incarcerated" for felonies involving moral turpitude.
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Modifies jury service disqualification for convicted felons from permanent disqualification until "unconditional discharge" to disqualification only "while incarcerated" for any felony.
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Requires the Department of Corrections to provide written notification of restored voting rights and notify the election director when a person is released from incarceration.
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Updates voter registration cancellation procedures to apply only to incarcerated persons convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude, allowing registration upon release from incarceration.
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Repeals provisions defining "unconditional discharge" in the voting and jury service context.
Legislative Description
Felons' Right To Vote Or Be Jurors
Crimes
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE
3/23/2012