House Bill 8941
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 10, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8941
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
This bill establishes that an individual's right to vote in a federal election may not be abridged due to a criminal conviction unless the individual is incarcerated for a felony sentence at the time of the election. The bill also (1) requires incarcerated individuals to be notified of the restoration of their voting rights upon release, and (2) prohibits states and local governments that do not comply with this bill from receiving federal funds for constructing or improving prisons.
December 10, 2020
12/10/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
12/10/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:00 PM