New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy (D), Signed a Bill Restoring Voting Rights to more than 80,000 People who had been Barred from Voting because they are on Probation or Parole.
The Bill, A-5823, was Passed on November 25th by the Assembly and on December 16th by the Senate.
It Restores Voting Rights upon a Person’s Release from Prison, and to those on Parole or Probation. The Law will go into effect 90 days from Signing, or March 17th, 2020.
“By signing this bill, Governor Murphy has given more than 80,000 people a voice in the decisions that affect them and their families. New Jerseyans should feel proud to welcome all of these people back into our democracy,” said Myrna Pérez, Director of the Brennan Center’s Voting Rights and Elections Program.
“Our Administration is deeply committed to transforming our criminal justice system, and today we are taking a historic step to give residents impacted by that system a second chance,” said Governor Murphy. “I am proud to enact legislation that will restore voting rights to over 80,000 residents on probation or parole, allowing them to fully participate in our democracy.”
New Jersey joins 18 Other States and Washington, D.C. that Allow People who are On Probation or Parole to Vote.
You have the Right to Vote if you are: in Jail waiting for Trial, serving time for a Civil Matter or Misdemeanor. You also have a Right to Register from Jail by using a Mail-In Ballot.
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