HB5414

VOTING RIGHTS-RELEASE CORR INS

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

HB5414 amends the Election Code to restore voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies and incarcerated in correctional institutions.

HB5414 amends the Election Code to restore voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies and incarcerated in correctional institutions, effective January 1, 2028. It mandates that individuals convicted of felonies have their right to vote restored and be eligible to vote within 14 days of their conviction. The bill also requires local election authorities to collaborate with correctional institutions to facilitate voting by mail for eligible voters.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing

History

May 20

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

Apr 20

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee