The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6749, aims to amend title 9 of the general statutes to restore voting rights to individuals who are currently incarcerated, provided they had the right to vote before their incarceration. This legislative change seeks to address the disenfranchisement of incarcerated individuals and ensure that they retain their voting rights despite their current legal status.
The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that explicitly allows for the restoration of voting rights to those who were eligible prior to their imprisonment. The intent of the bill is to promote inclusivity and uphold democratic principles by allowing formerly eligible voters to participate in the electoral process, even while serving time.