Every American Has the Right To Vote Act This bill prohibits states from denying or abridging the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in a federal election based on a criminal conviction. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.) Further, states and federal courts must notify individuals who are convicted of a criminal offense of their right to vote in federal elections.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional electionsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDetention of personsElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment information and archivesVoting rights
Every American Has the Right To Vote Act
USA116th CongressHR-8101| House
| Updated: 8/25/2020
Every American Has the Right To Vote Act This bill prohibits states from denying or abridging the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in a federal election based on a criminal conviction. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.) Further, states and federal courts must notify individuals who are convicted of a criminal offense of their right to vote in federal elections.
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional electionsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDetention of personsElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment information and archivesVoting rights