SB 246: Restoration of Civil Rights Act/Former Felons [LPCC]
GENERAL BILL by Wilson
Restoration of Civil Rights Act/Former Felons [LPCC]; This act is contingent on passage of an amendment to the State Constitution which authorizes or removes impediments to enactment of this act. Provides for automatic restoration of a former felon's civil rights other than the right to own, possess, or use firearms, following completion of his or her sentence of incarceration and community supervision. Provides conditions for and exemptions from automatic restoration, etc.
Effective Date: Contingent
Last Action: 5/2/2008 Senate - Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2008 Senate - Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2007 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 11/28/2007 | Senate |
• Referred to Ethics and Elections; Criminal Justice; Judiciary |
| 3/4/2008 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Ethics and Elections; Criminal Justice; Judiciary -SJ 00017 |
| 5/2/2008 | Senate |
• Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections |