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FL H0667

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Pritchett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statute 40.013 to change the qualification standard for jury service for persons with felony convictions
  • Requires restoration of voting rights specifically, rather than full restoration of civil rights, for felons to qualify for jury service
  • Applies to persons convicted of bribery, forgery, perjury, larceny, or any felony offense in Florida, federal court, or any other jurisdiction
  • Maintains disqualification for persons currently under prosecution for any crime
  • Effective date of July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Restoration of Jury Rights

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee12/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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