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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 12, 2000
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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Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37] · D–CA
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8790)
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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