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Bill focused on felon voting rights advances in Iowa

Posted at 6:27 PM, Feb 21, 2020
and last updated 2020-02-21 19:27:53-05

DES MOINES, Iowa (KMTV) - A bill focused on voting rights for felons is advancing in Iowa.

The bill requires convicted felons to pay restitution before they get their voting rights restored.

Iowa is the only state that still outright bans former felons from voting without prior approval from the governor.

The bill would only take effect if a separate constitutional amendment on felon voting rights also passes.