Washington HB1147 promotes civic engagement for incarcerated and institutionalized individuals to foster inclusion and rehabilitation.
Washington HB1147 aims to ensure incarcerated and institutionalized individuals have the right to civic engagement. This includes voting, meeting with political candidates, and participating in community meetings. The bill prohibits state and local agencies from denying these rights, recognizing that civic engagement aids rehabilitation and reduces recidivism. It also allows for civil actions for violations of these rights.
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