Bill Summary

by Chambliss Co Sponsors: Joseph

Voting Rights Restoration: Revises conditions under which voting disqualification for person's conviction of felony, other than murder or felony sexual offense, terminates; provides notice requirements; provides that full amount of fines or fees owed is waived if department does not provide timely notice; provides that such felons are eligible for voting rights restoration, provided all other requirements are met; authorizes person to request advisory opinion from Division of Elections to determine his or her eligibility to vote following felony conviction; provides that full amount of fines or fees owed is waived if division does not timely respond to request. Effective Date: July 1, 2021

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