Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026

This bill would bar the United States and the states from denying or limiting a citizen's right to vote in federal elections because of a criminal conviction, including past convictions. States, federal courts, prisons, jails, and probation and parole offices would have to tell people in writing that a conviction does not affect their right to vote in federal elections. Prisons and jails would have to offer voter registration forms, send completed registration forms and absentee ballots to election officials within set deadlines, and allow nonpartisan voter registration groups inside. Incarcerated voters would have the right to vote by absentee ballot, with prepaid postage and a chance to fix missing signatures. The Attorney General and affected individuals could sue to enforce the law.

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Sponsors

• Peter Welch Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors