The bill H. 3177 aims to enhance the voting rights of inmates in South Carolina by mandating the Department of Corrections to provide specific information regarding the restoration of these rights upon their release. It introduces a new section, 24-3-185, to the South Carolina Code of Laws, which requires that before an inmate is released from custody, they must receive written information detailing the process for restoring their voting rights.

Additionally, the Department of Corrections is tasked with supplying inmates with a voter registration form, complete with instructions for returning the form by mail, as well as information on how to register to vote in person and electronically. This initiative is designed to ensure that inmates are informed and able to participate in the electoral process once they have completed their sentences. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 24-3-185
Latest Version: 24-3-185
12/06/2024: 24-3-185