H.B. 6578, An Act Concerning Participation in the Electoral Process

  • Status: Pending
  • Position: Support
  • Bill Number: H.B. 6578
  • Session: 2021
  • Latest Update: March 10, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony

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As an organization that defends the right to vote and believes that enfranchisement is an incredibly important way for people to participate in America’s democracy, the ACLU-CT supports this bill, which would allow formerly incarcerated people convicted of a felony who are on parole to vote.

As an organization that defends the right to vote and believes that enfranchisement is an incredibly important way for people to participate in America’s democracy, the ACLU-CT supports this bill, which would allow formerly incarcerated people convicted of a felony who are on parole to vote.

Restoring the right to vote for people who have been disenfranchised strengthens our democracy by increasing voter participation and helping formerly incarcerated people to reintegrate into society.

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Smart Justice testifies in support of voting rights for people on parole

Smart Justice leader Will Roberts testified before the Government Administration and Elections Committee hearing today in support of H.B. 6578, bill that would restore the right to vote for people who are on parole in Connecticut. Here is what he told the committee: