H.B. No. 3028 is a bill that mandates notification regarding the potential eligibility to vote for individuals convicted of a felony. The bill introduces new legal language to the Code of Criminal Procedure by adding Article 42A.703, which requires judges to inform defendants placed on community supervision for a felony, upon their discharge, that they may be eligible to register to vote under Section 13.001 of the Election Code. Additionally, the bill amends the Government Code by adding Section 493.036, which obligates the department to notify offenders who complete their sentences, including parole or mandatory supervision, about their potential eligibility to register to vote.

The provisions of this bill apply only to individuals who fully discharge their sentences, including any terms of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or complete a period of probation ordered by a court on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to enhance awareness of voting rights among those who have been convicted of felonies, thereby promoting civic engagement and participation in the electoral process.

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Introduced: Chapter , Government Code 13.001 (Chapter , Government Code 13)