ProCon.org

2/19/20 - Florida Felon Voting Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:00:00 PST

felonvoting.procon.org - A federal appeals court ruled that a Florida law requiring former felons to pay off restitution, court fees, and fines before voting again violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution.

1/16/20 - Florida Supreme Court Rules Former Felons Will Have to Pay Fines and Fees before Voting

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:00:00 PST

felonvoting.procon.org - The ruling follows a 2018 amendment to Florida's constitution restoring voting rights to former felons upon completion of sentences and probation.

12/18/19 - New Jersey Extends Voting Rights to Former Felons on Parole and Probation

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:00:00 PST

felonvoting.procon.org - On. Dec. 18, 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to restore voting rights to those who are on probation or parole after completing prison sentences. The law will take effect in Mar. 2020. Previously, voting was allowed only after completion of probation or parole.

12/16/19 - Kentucky Governor Restores the Vote to Nonviolent Former Felons

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:00:00 PST

felonvoting.procon.org - Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order on Dec. 12 reinstating the vote of people convicted of nonviolent felonies who had finished their sentences. His father issued the same order as governor in 2015, but it was overturned by incoming governor Matt Bevin. Iowa is now the only state that has a total ban on voting by former felons.