Election Laws - As introduced, restores a person's right of suffrage automatically upon the person's discharge from custody by reason of service or expiration of the maximum sentence imposed by the court for the infamous crime. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.

Summary

The bill changes state law so that anyone who finishes their sentence for an infamous crime automatically regains the right to vote, without needing a pardon. It also tells county election officials to accept discharge paperwork as proof of restored voting eligibility. The measure did not receive a vote in committee and failed.

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