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House panel approves revisions to voting law on 'unsound mind' and penal‑institution definitions amid strong objections
Summary
House Bill 395, a Department of Justice request to define ‘penal institution’ and ‘unsound mind’ for voting eligibility, was recommended do pass after lawmakers debated civil‑commitment impacts and court procedures.
Representative Mitchell presented House Bill 395, a Department of Justice request bill that defines “penal institution” and “unsound mind” for purposes of voting eligibility and sets procedures courts should follow when determining whether someone is of unsound mind for voting purposes.
Mitchell said the changes close an identified legal loophole after a 2024 district-court ruling that allowed an individual housed at the…
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