Second Chance Voting Rights Act of 2006

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Introduced

15 February 2006

Last action

15 February 2006 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Second Chance Voting Rights Act of 2006 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense. Applies this Act to a convicted individual upon his or her unconditional release from incarceration and completion of his or her sentence, including parole. Provides for enforcement of, and remedies for, violations of this Act. Prohibits construing this Act to prohibit states from affording the right to vote in any federal election on less restrictive terms.

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Timeline

15 February 2006
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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15 February 2006
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Introduced in House
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Related records

related to → Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2005

Sources

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/4762
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/4762
us · 109-hr-4762 · source updated 15 August 2025