An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to inmate confinement, providing for voter registration.

HB 496 requires Pennsylvania prison inmates to complete a voter registration form or a written declination form before release. This applies to all inmates in state correctional facilities who are eligible to vote. The bill mandates that the Department of Corrections, in collaboration with the Department of State, administers the process through specific forms and rules. It does not automatically register inmates but provides a structured method for them to register or decline registration prior to discharge. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.