HB5414

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.