Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026

This bill would bar the federal government and states from denying anyone the right to vote in federal elections because of a criminal conviction, including past convictions. States, federal courts, probation and parole offices, and jails and prisons would have to tell people in writing that a conviction does not affect their right to vote in federal elections. Jails and prisons would have to offer voter registration forms, send completed registration forms and ballots to election officials by set deadlines, and give incarcerated registered voters the right to vote by absentee ballot. They would also have to let nonpartisan groups provide registration services and let candidates and campaigns distribute election materials. The Attorney General and affected individuals could sue to enforce the law.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Ayanna Pressley Democrat sponsor
• 13 cosponsors