CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A new bill, Senate Bill 643, introduced on March 3, 2025, by Senator Joey Garcia (D-Marion) aims to restore voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies in West Virginia once they are released from incarceration.
Under the proposed bill, people released from prison for felony convictions would automatically regain their right to vote, regardless of any ongoing probation or parole status.
This bill seeks to amend the state’s voter registration laws to ensure that formerly incarcerated individuals are eligible to register and vote after their release.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration.
