The passage of the 'Voting in Jail' bill allows individuals not yet convicted of a felony in Illinois county jails to register and vote, ensuring participatory rights.
Under the 'Civics in Prison' bill, educational programs will inform incarcerated individuals about their voting rights, effectively restoring their opportunity to participate in democracy upon release.
Gov. Pritzker emphasized the importance of the 'Voting in Prison' bill, stating it empowers 20,000 pretrial detainees in Illinois to have their voices heard each year.
The proposed 'Reintegration And Civic Empowerment (RACE) Act' aims to enhance civic engagement among inmates by implementing voting education early in their sentences, facilitating their re-enfranchisement.
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