Every American Has the Right To Vote Act
United States116th CongressHR-8101House of Representatives
Updated: Aug 25, 2020
Summary
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
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
House of Representatives
Introduced in House
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