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MS HB270
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Tracey Rosebud
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections to include in offender discharge plans written information stating whether the offender was convicted of a disenfranchising crime.
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Mandates the Department of Corrections provide mail-in voter registration applications to offenders who have not been convicted of disenfranchising crimes and are not already registered to vote.
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Allows the Department to mail completed voter registration applications to the appropriate county registrar if the offender knows their post-release residence address.
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Requires the Secretary of State to provide mail-in voter registration applications to the Department of Corrections for distribution to eligible offenders.
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Effective date is July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Department of Corrections discharge plans; require explanation of disenfranchising crimes and provide opportunity for offenders to become registered voters.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020