Voting rights in the state are restored automatically to felons after they are released from prison. The rights are not revoked for felons serving probation.
The law, which went into effect on March 10, 2016, was enacted as SB 340-HB980. Forty thousand Marylanders now have the right to vote. The new legislation replaced the state’s prior practice of forbidding rights to felons until they completed every part of the sentences. You can read the details by following this link.
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Felon Voting Law in Maryland
According to the State Board of Elections website, felons, as of March 10, 2016, who have completed a court-ordered sentence can vote in primary and general elections. However, felons do not quality to register if their crime has to do with the buying and selling of votes.
How a Felon in Maryland Can Restore Their Voting Rights
According to the State Board of Elections for the state, felons who have completed their sentences can submit a registration to vote online. This registration mandates proof in the form of a driver’s license number or a state-issued Id.
If you are a member of the military, or one of the family members in your home is a part of the military, you need to supply the last four numerals of your social security number. A Maryland-issued state ID or driver’s license, if provided, will be used to provide the MVA signature for the voter registration card.
If you don’t have the necessary ID or you wish to submit your application off-line, you may use the online platform to complete an application and mail it to the local board of elections in Maryland. You can find out more about the registration process by referring to this link.
Other Resources For Felons in Maryland
Getting Started: If this is your first time to our website, we highly recommend that you visit our getting started page to understand everything we have to offer. You can do so by clicking here.
Jobs For Felons: If you’re a felon looking for a job in Maryland, we have all of the resources you need including job listings by city, companies that hire felons, and our own job board. Click Here to learn more.
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