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MS HB270

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Tracey Rosebud

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Corrections to include in offender discharge plans written information stating whether the offender was convicted of a disenfranchising crime.

  • 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.

  • Allows the Department to mail completed voter registration applications to the appropriate county registrar if the offender knows their post-release residence address.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to provide mail-in voter registration applications to the Department of Corrections for distribution to eligible offenders.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/27/2020

Full Bill Text

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