BREAKING: Voting Rights Restoration Bill Passes Washington State House of Representatives.
House Bill 1078 would restore voting rights to over 20,000 Washingtonians. This bill will advance racial justice by reforming a felony disenfranchisement law rooted in racist history.
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For too long, people impacted by our criminal legal system have faced overwhelming barriers as they return to their communities — barriers to employment, housing and other critical aspects of their lives. Voter disenfranchisement is yet another barrier impacted people face.
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Next stop: Senate. We urge the WA senate to act quickly on this bill to strengthen our communities and put our state on a path toward a truly representational democracy.https://aclu-wa.org/news/voting-rights-restoration-bill-passes-washington-state-house-representatives …
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