The bill amends existing laws regarding the restoration of voting rights for nonviolent felons in Wyoming. It establishes that voting rights lost due to a nonviolent felony conviction will be automatically restored upon the completion of the individual's sentence, including probation, parole, and the payment of any fines and restitution. The bill modifies the language in W.S. 6-10-106 and W.S. 7-13-105 to reflect these changes, specifically inserting a new subsection (f) that outlines the conditions for automatic restoration of voting rights and deleting references to previous provisions that are no longer applicable.

Additionally, the bill repeals W.S. 7-13-105(b), which may have contained outdated procedures for the restoration of voting rights. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2023, ensuring that the new provisions will be in place for individuals affected by nonviolent felony convictions moving forward.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6-10-106, 7-13-105