Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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HB 4137: Suffrage; restore to Robert L. Adams of Washington County.
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HB 4137 status: In Committee — Died In Committee (updated Apr 15, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
80OUT OF 100
Score:80/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill sought to restore voting rights to a specific citizen, Robert L. Adams, via a legislative act.
Who is affected
Robert L. Adams of Washington County.
Requirements and enforcement
Required individual legislative approval to restore the specific right to vote.
Costs and funding
Not stated.
When it takes effect
The bill was introduced in March 2026 and died in committee in April 2026.
Potential benefits
Restores individual franchise and civic participation for the named citizen.
Risks and tradeoffs
The process is highly individualized and lacks the consistency of a general administrative restoration policy.
What is still unknown
The criteria used to select specific individuals for such bills are not defined in the source.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Restores fundamental civil right to vote
- Encourages civic participation for the individual
- Supports individual rehabilitation
Risks
- Lacks standardized policy criteria
- Relies on individual legislative acts rather than systematic reform
- Potentially inconsistent application across cases
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The legislative process for individual suffrage restoration can be highly subjective and lacks public transparency.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary-level abstract only.
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Where it stands
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- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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