HB387 - Removes provisions prohibiting persons on probation or parole after conviction of a felony from voting

HB 387

Removes provisions prohibiting persons on probation or parole after conviction of a felony from voting

Sponsor:

LR Number:

1040H.01I

Committee:

Last Action:

5/12/2023 - Referred: Elections and Elected Officials

Journal Page:

H3497

Title:

Effective Date:

House Handler:

Aldridge

Current Bill Summary

HB 387 Aldridge, Rasheen

HB 387 -- SUFFRAGE FOR FELONS

SPONSOR: Aldridge

This bill prohibits incarcerated persons, persons on probation or parole after conviction of a dangerous felony, and persons having ever been convicted, of a felony or misdemeanor, in connection with the right of suffrage from voting. Currently, all felons are prohibited from voting while on probation or parole, not just those having been convicted of a dangerous felony.

This bill is the same as HB 2266 (2022).

Amendments

No Amendments Found.