The Next Step Home Act would restore federal voting rights to people convicted of federal crimes who have completed their prison sentences. The bill specifically targets individuals who benefited from the First Step Act, a 2018 law that reduced sentences for federal prisoners. The legislation would allow these formerly incarcerated citizens to vote in federal elections for President, Vice President, Senate, and House positions, regardless of whether their home states restrict voting rights for people with felony convictions. The bill includes enforcement mechanisms allowing the Attorney General and private citizens to sue states that violate these voting rights, with expedited timelines for addressing violations near election dates. States receiving federal prison funding would be required to comply with the law and notify covered individuals of their restored voting rights upon release.
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