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HB5117Introduced in the House of Delegates

Remove felonies from reason to disqualify from voting

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Kayla Young, District 56

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to remove the prohibition on persons convicted of certain felonies from voter registration and to allow persons to re-register to vote following completion of their sentence or pardon; requiring the Division of Corrections to notify persons of their renewed eligibility to vote upon release; and requiring the Division of Probation to notify persons of their renewed voter eligibility upon discharge.

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

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