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CT HB05318

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Restores voting rights to convicted felons upon release from confinement once all fines are paid, eliminating the previous requirement to complete parole discharge
  • Allows individuals released from correctional institutions or community residences to become electors immediately upon release, with the Commissioner of Correction providing a certification document
  • Requires registrars of voters to notify other municipalities within 30 days when a formerly convicted person's electoral rights are restored
  • Mandates the Commissioner of Correction establish procedures to inform eligible individuals about their right to vote and restoration processes
  • Requires the Commissioner to transmit monthly lists to the Secretary of State containing names, birth dates, addresses, conviction dates, and crimes of all persons released from confinement
  • Effective October 1, 2021

Legislative Description

An Act Restoring Electoral Privileges To Convicted Felons Who Are On Parole.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/10

3/5/2021

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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