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FL H0149

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/15/2017

Primary Sponsor

Al Jacquet

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Florida Constitution Section 4 of Article VI to automatically restore voting rights to persons convicted of felonies 3 years after sentence completion
  • Maintains existing disqualifications for persons adjudicated mentally incompetent and requires restoration of civil rights or removal of disability before voting eligibility
  • Submits proposed constitutional amendment to Florida voters for approval at next general election or earlier special election authorized by law
  • Establishes ballot statement describing the amendment as automatic restoration of felons' voting rights 3 years after sentence completion

Legislative Description

Automatic Restoration of Felons' Voting Rights

Last Action

Withdrawn prior to introduction

10/18/2017

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee9/19/2017

Full Bill Text

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