Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Latest action
- Jul 23
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What it does
The Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026 would guarantee the right to vote in federal elections for all U.S. citizens regardless of criminal conviction, prohibiting federal and state governments from denying or abridging voting rights based on criminal offenses. It requires federal, state, and local authorities—including courts, probation and parole offices, and carceral settings—to notify individuals of their voting rights at conviction and during incarceration, and to facilitate voter registration and absentee voting for incarcerated persons by providing forms, transmitting applications and ballots, and ensuring timely processing. The bill also mandates public outreach by the Election Assistance Commission and the Department of Justice to inform the public and officials about these voting rights protections.
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Who is involved
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While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.
- Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
- Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
- Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.
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