HB496

In miscellaneous provisions relating to inmate confinement, providing for voter registration.

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB496 amends Title 61 to require inmates to complete a voter registration form before release or discharge.

Pennsylvania HB496 amends Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to include a new section on voter registration for inmates. This provision mandates that inmates complete a voter registration application or a form stating their declination before their release or discharge. The Department of Corrections may develop this form in consultation with the Department of State. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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History

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to State Government