HF 1302 Summary

• Restores voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies upon completion of incarceration or upon sentencing if no incarceration is imposed; individuals re-incarcerated for the same offense lose voting rights only during that incarceration period.

• Requires presentation of identification before voting and establishes free voter identification cards issued by the Department of Public Safety for eligible voters who lack other identification.

• Modifies absentee voting by restricting eligibility to specific circumstances (absence, illness, disability, religious observance, or emergency declared by governor) and requires identification verification for applications submitted electronically.

• Prohibits electronic voting systems and voter rosters from having wireless or Internet connectivity capabilities to enhance election security.

• Requires notice of voting rights restoration to be provided by correctional facilities and probation officers to individuals whose felony sentences are completed, along with voter registration applications.