The bill amends various sections of Wyoming law related to the restoration of rights for individuals convicted of felonies. It specifies eligibility criteria for the restoration of rights, expands the scope of judicial review for eligibility determinations, and clarifies the impact of new felony convictions on previously restored rights. Key insertions include provisions that allow the governor and the Department of Corrections to issue certificates of restoration of rights under certain conditions, including the completion of sentences and the absence of new felony convictions. The definition of "violent felony" is also updated to align with state law, and the bill introduces new subsections that outline the process for restoring voting rights and other civil rights.

Additionally, the bill establishes that a certificate of restoration will automatically become void if the individual is convicted of a new felony after the certificate is issued. It emphasizes that individuals must have completed their sentences, including probation or parole, to be eligible for restoration. The Department of Corrections is tasked with notifying relevant authorities when rights are restored and must issue certificates in accordance with the new provisions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-11-102, 7-13-105, 25-1-104
Engrossed: 1-11-102, 7-13-105, 25-1-104