Delaware Votes: Felony Rights Reform

Delaware is poised for a major voting rights overhaul with a constitutional amendment that would automatically restore voting rights to people with felony convictions once they finish their prison time—ending permanent disenfranchisement and eliminating the need to pay fines. The bill, House Bill One Eighty, has already passed the House with strong support and is now heading to the Senate, backed by House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris. It also tackles other barriers: removing residency requirements, lowering the voting age to 18, and eliminating outdated literacy tests. Supporters argue that serving time means paying your debt, while critics raise concerns—but this is a pivotal moment for Delaware’s democracy, with a two-step approval process still ahead. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a80d558cf40b7f36