SB1733 aims to restore voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies and incarcerated in Illinois correctional facilities.
SB1733 amends the Election Code to ensure that individuals convicted of felonies and incarcerated in Illinois correctional facilities have their right to vote restored. Effective January 1, 2026, a person convicted of a felony or under sentence in a correctional institution will have their right to vote restored and be eligible to vote within 14 days of their conviction. The bill also mandates that local election authorities coordinate with correctional institutions to facilitate voting by mail for eligible incarcerated voters.
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