Minnesota state lawmakers approved this bill and the governor signed it into law in March 2023. The law will go into effect on July 1, 2023 and allow as many as 55,000 formerly incarcerated felons to vote from that day forward.

Bill #HF28/SF26 – Any person who is deemed ineligible to vote due to a felony conviction will have their voting rights restored.

Minnesota currently does not allow formerly incarcerated individuals the ability to vote if they are within their probationary period. Sentences range from two years minimum to six years maximum. If passed, this bill would restore the right to vote to 55,000+ Minnesotans.

While this bill is part of the Democracy for the People Act package, it’s moving on its own and highly likely to pass.

RepresentUs is working with We Choose Us and Restore the Vote to pass this bill.