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FL H0741
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Chambliss
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AI Summary
- Voting disqualification for persons convicted of a felony (other than murder or a felony sexual offense) terminates upon completion of all sentence terms, including parole or probation, and outstanding fines or fees are deemed waived if the Department of State fails to provide required notice within 30 business days
- Requires the appropriate issuing authority (state prison, county jail, parole, probation, or community control) to notify the Department of State upon a convicted felon's release or discharge, after which the department must send the person written notice identifying the full amount of outstanding fines or fees owed
- Written notices must include information on how to pay fines or fees, how to establish a payment plan, and how to convert the financial obligation to community service
- Allows a person previously convicted of a non-murder, non-sexual felony to request an advisory opinion from the Division of Elections to determine voting eligibility; if the division fails to respond within 30 business days, all outstanding fines or fees are waived and the person becomes eligible for voting rights restoration
- Requires the Division of Elections to prescribe by rule a form for advisory opinion requests on voting rights restoration, with an effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Voting Rights Restoration
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee2/18/2021
Full Bill Text
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