HB 956 Summary

• Suspends voting rights upon felony conviction but automatically restores them once the person completes all sentencing requirements (including probation, parole, fines, and restitution).

• Replaces the current permanent disenfranchisement system with a temporary suspension model tied to completion of the full sentence.

• Requires the Statewide Elections Management System to automatically restore voting eligibility and reinstate voters in registration rolls upon satisfaction of sentencing requirements.

• Modifies voter registration statutes (Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, and 23-15-153) to align with automatic restoration procedures.

• Effective upon certification by the Secretary of State that a related constitutional amendment (House Concurrent Resolution) has passed.