HR 5158 · 106th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Second Chance Voting Rights Act of 2000
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8790)(2000-10-04)
Plain Language Summary
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Second Chance Voting Rights Act of 2000 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for Federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense. Makes this provision applicable to an individual convicted of a criminal offense upon the unconditional release of that individual from incarceration and the completion of sentence for that offense, including parole. Authorizes the Attorney General, in a civil action, to obtain such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to remedy a violation of this Act. Creates a private right of action, subject to specified requirements.…
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