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, as specified in the new language. This change applies to individuals who have not previously been convicted of a felony and 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.

For individuals with prior felony convictions, the bill maintains the requirement to apply for restoration of civil rights but also ensures that their right to vote is automatically restored upon final discharge. This automatic restoration of voting rights is consistently applied across different scenarios, including those with felony convictions from other states or federal courts, as long as they have completed their probation or received an absolute discharge. Overall, the bill streamlines the process for restoring civil rights while ensuring that voting rights are reinstated automatically at key milestones.

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