Removes felony convictions as a reason to disqualify from voting in West Virginia.
West Virginia HB5117 amends the state's voter registration laws to remove the prohibition on persons convicted of certain felonies from registering to vote. It allows individuals who have fully served their sentence, including any period of incarceration, probation, or parole, to re-register to vote. The bill also requires the Division of Corrections and the Division of Probation to notify individuals of their renewed eligibility to vote upon release or discharge.
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