FL S0430

Creates automatic restoration of civil rights for felons upon completion of sentence and supervision, except for firearm ownership rights.

Exempts persons convicted of murder, aggravated manslaughter of a child, sexual battery, incest, child sexual abuse material, trafficking of minors, treason, or impeachment conviction from automatic civil rights restoration.

Requires courts to notify defendants before accepting guilty pleas or imposing sentences about permanent loss of civil rights for specified felonies and temporary loss for other felonies with restoration upon sentence completion.

Mandates the Secretary of State develop an education program for judges, attorneys, election officials, and corrections personnel regarding civil rights restoration requirements and procedures.

Takes effect upon adoption of a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative enactment of civil rights restoration; applies retroactively to all eligible persons regardless of conviction date.