House Bill 8249
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Removing Monetary Barriers to Voting Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8249
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Removing Monetary Barriers to Voting Act
This bill establishes that an individual's right to vote in an election may not be denied or abridged due to debts owed for a criminal conviction.
September 14, 2020
09/14/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
09/14/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:59 PM