Felon rights are generally the rights a person may lose upon conviction for a felony criminal offense—often voting rights and the ability to own or possess a firearm. These laws that limit the rights of felons—referred to by some as felon disenfranchisement—vary from state to state.

For example, some states (Maine, Vermont) allow felons to vote while they are incarcerated. In other states felons lose the right to vote while they are incarcerated, but the right to vote is automatically restored upon release from jail or prison. In some states felons lose the right to vote while they are incarcerated and for some period following their release from jail or prison—often while they are on parole or probation—and the right is automatically restored upon completion of parole or probation and the payment of any fines and fees. And in some states felons lose their voting rights indefinitely for some crimes; or require a pardon from the governor for voting rights to be restored; or face an additional waiting period after completion of their sentence and parole or probation; or require some additional action before voting rights are restored.

In Connecticut, individuals convicted of a felony lose their voting rights during incarceration. However, once they are released from prison, their voting rights are automatically restored. This restoration of rights includes individuals who are on parole or probation. Felons in Connecticut do not need to take any additional action to have their voting rights restored; the process is automatic upon their release. Additionally, Connecticut law also addresses the right to own or possess a firearm. Individuals convicted of a felony offense are generally prohibited from possessing firearms. To regain the right to own or possess a firearm, a felon in Connecticut would typically need to receive a pardon from the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.