Streamlining Restoration of Rights for Reformed Offenders

Description

This bill revises the legal process for restoring rights of citizenship to individuals with prior criminal convictions. It aims to make restoration more orderly and accessible for those who have completed their sentences and demonstrated rehabilitation. CPAC believes in second chances for those who have repaid their debt while upholding public safety and supported this bill. The Senate passed this bill on 2025-04-14 by a vote of 28-2. The House passed this bill on 2025-04-15 by a vote of 86-8. The bill later became law.