Senate Bill No. 134, introduced by Senator Seabaugh, aims to amend existing laws regarding voter registration and voting rights for individuals convicted of felonies in Louisiana. The bill stipulates that no person under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction is permitted to register or vote, eliminating previous provisions that allowed individuals who had not been incarcerated within the last five years to register. Additionally, the bill requires that the voter registration application form include an affidavit confirming that the applicant is not currently under such an order. It also mandates that clerks of court record felony convictions and related information without the previous stipulations regarding incarceration status.

The bill further modifies reporting requirements for law enforcement and correctional officials, ensuring that registrars of voters receive necessary information about individuals with felony convictions. It repeals existing provisions that defined "incarcerated pursuant to the order" and simplifies the process for reinstating voter registration after suspension, requiring only proof that the individual is no longer under an order of imprisonment. The changes are set to take effect on August 1, 2024, and aim to streamline the voting eligibility process for individuals with felony convictions while tightening restrictions on their voting rights.

Statutes affected:
SB134 Original: 18:102(A)(1), 18:104(C)(1), 18:171(A), 18:1(A), 18:176(A)(2), 18:177(A)(1), 18:102(C)