The ACLU of Washington has created a brochure highlighting a new law (HB 1517) concerning restoration of voting rights for individuals convicted of felonies. The new law went into effect July 26, 2009. Voting rights are automatically restored for people who were convicted of felonies in Washington state court and who are no longer under the authority of the Department of Corrections – this means out of prison and not in community custody. The brochure also discusses payment of legal financial obligations and Certificate of Discharge.