This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the restoration of civil rights for individuals with felony convictions. Under the new provisions, individuals who have completed probation or received an absolute discharge from imprisonment will have their right to vote automatically restored upon final discharge, regardless of whether they have previously been convicted of a felony or have paid all victim restitution. Additionally, the bill clarifies that "final discharge" includes completion of probation or receipt of an absolute discharge from various correctional facilities.

The bill also maintains the current process for individuals with felony convictions who have not completed their restitution obligations, allowing them to apply for restoration of civil rights, but it emphasizes that their voting rights will still be automatically restored upon final discharge. Furthermore, it extends this automatic restoration of voting rights to individuals whose civil rights were lost due to felony convictions in other states or federal courts, upon their discharge from probation or imprisonment. Overall, the bill simplifies the restoration process while ensuring that voting rights are prioritized.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-907, 13-908, 13-3101, 13-704, 13-706, 13-910