New Jersey Governor Restores Voting Rights for 80,000 on Probation, Parole
Catherine Smith
- December 19th, 2019
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Wednesday that restores voting rights for convicted criminals who are out on parole or probation. The measure will apply to roughly 80,000 convicts who are on probation or parole starting in March, ABC News reports.
The governor said the initiatives are part of what he calls his Second Chance agenda. The New Jersey law will take effect in 90 days.
“I am proud to sign one of the most progressive expungement laws in the nation, which will allow more New Jerseyans the opportunity to fully engage in our society. I am also proud to enact legislation that will restore voting rights to over 80,000 residents on probation or parole, allowing them to fully participate in our democracy,†Murphy said in a press release.
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