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CT SB00022
Bill
Status
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that individuals convicted of felonies must pay all fines associated with their conviction before having their voting rights restored.
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Electoral privileges are restored once a person is released from confinement in a federal or state correctional institution, facility, or community residence, and discharged from parole if applicable.
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Changes the term "discharged" to "released" from confinement in Connecticut General Statutes Section 9-46a(a).
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Effective date of July 1, 2019.
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Co-sponsored by Senator Lesser of the 9th District.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Payment Of Certain Fines Prior To The Restoration Of Electoral Privileges.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/15
2/11/2019