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Felon Voting Rights Restoration
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Compare felon voting rights restoration policies across all 50 states, including when rights are restored and the process for restoration.
50 States2 data columnsLast updated: 2025-03-01
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| State | When Restored | Process |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | After completion of sentence + pardon for some | Certificate of eligibility application |
| Alaska | After completion of sentence (prison + parole + probation) | Automatic upon completion |
| Arizona | After completion of sentence (first offense auto; 2+ requires court) | Automatic (first offense) or petition |
| Arkansas | After completion of sentence | Automatic upon completion |
| California | After release from prison (2024) | Automatic upon release |
| Colorado | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| Connecticut | After release from prison (2021 law) | Automatic upon release |
| Delaware | After completion of sentence (most offenses) | Automatic upon completion |
| Florida | After completion of sentence (excl. murder/sex offenses) | Automatic (Amendment 4); clemency for excluded offenses |
| Georgia | After completion of sentence (prison + parole + probation) | Automatic upon completion |
| Hawaii | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| Idaho | After completion of sentence | Automatic upon completion |
| Illinois | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| Indiana | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| Iowa | After completion of sentence (2020 executive order) | Automatic (by EO) |
| Kansas | After completion of sentence | Automatic upon completion |
| Kentucky | Governor executive order (2019) for non-violent | Application to governor's office |
| Louisiana | After release from prison (2019 law; 5 yrs if not on parole/probation) | Automatic (with conditions) |
| Maine | Never lost (vote from prison) | No loss of rights |
| Maryland | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| Massachusetts | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| Michigan | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| Minnesota | After release from prison (2023 law) | Automatic upon release |
| Mississippi | Disenfranchised for certain offenses (legislative/governor) | Suffrage bill or governor pardon |
| Missouri | After completion of sentence | Automatic upon completion |
| Montana | After completion of sentence | Automatic upon completion |
| Nebraska | After completion of sentence (2 years after, 2024 law) | Automatic upon completion |
| Nevada | After release from prison (2019, most offenses) | Automatic upon release |
| New Hampshire | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| New Jersey | After release from prison (2020 law) | Automatic upon release |
| New Mexico | After release from prison (2023 law) | Automatic upon release |
| New York | After release from prison (parole/probation ok) | Automatic upon release |
| North Carolina | After completion of sentence (prison + probation/parole) | Automatic upon completion |
| North Dakota | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| Ohio | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| Oklahoma | After completion of sentence | Automatic upon completion |
| Oregon | After release from prison (2024: from prison for some) | Automatic upon release |
| Pennsylvania | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| Rhode Island | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| South Carolina | After completion of sentence | Automatic upon completion |
| South Dakota | After completion of sentence | Automatic upon completion |
| Tennessee | After completion of sentence (varies by offense/date) | Application to Board of Probation & Parole |
| Texas | After completion of sentence (prison + parole + probation) | Automatic upon completion |
| Utah | After release from prison | Automatic upon release |
| Vermont | Never lost (vote from prison) | No loss of rights |
| Virginia | Governor restoration (individual) | Application to governor |
| Washington | After release from prison (2022 law) | Automatic upon release |
| West Virginia | After completion of sentence | Automatic upon completion |
| Wisconsin | After completion of sentence (prison + probation/parole) | Automatic upon completion |
| Wyoming | After completion of sentence (non-violent); never for some violent | Automatic (non-violent) or governor |
Felon voting rights are an area of active legislative reform. Several states have recently expanded restoration. Some restoration policies apply differently based on offense type, date of conviction, or whether the offense was state or federal. Verify current eligibility with your state's election office.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.