People with criminal convictions can vote in federal elections again.
This bill makes sure all U.S. citizens, even with a criminal conviction, can vote in federal elections. It tells states and federal groups to inform people about their voting rights and helps those in jail sign up and vote by mail. This changes state laws that often stop people with criminal convictions from voting.
Today, many states have laws that prevent people with criminal convictions from voting in federal elections. Often, there are no clear systems to help incarcerated individuals register or cast ballots. After this bill, all U.S. citizens would have the right to vote in federal elections regardless of a criminal conviction. Prisons and other facilities would be required to actively help people register and vote by mail.
S 5122 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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