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MN HF2875
Bill
Status
3/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joe Mullery
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AI Summary
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Establishes that individuals convicted of a felony retain the civil right to vote except while under an order or sentence to be incarcerated at the time of voting.
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Amends voter registration application certification to require voters to certify they are "not currently incarcerated for a felony offense" rather than requiring felony sentences to have expired or been completed.
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Updates the Voter's Bill of Rights poster to state individuals have the right to vote if convicted of a felony as long as they are not under an order or sentence to be incarcerated at the time of voting.
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Modifies the polling place roster language to reflect that individuals with prior felony convictions may vote if not currently under an order or sentence to be incarcerated, removing the requirement that sentences must have expired or been completed.
Legislative Description
Civil right to vote clarified for individuals convicted of a felony.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections
3/10/2014