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FL S1418

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Perry Thurston

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement for full payment of fines and fees as a condition for restoring voting rights to individuals who have completed their felony sentences.

  • Redefines "completion of all terms of sentence" to include only restitution to victims, eliminating fines and fees from mandatory completion requirements.

  • Clarifies that financial obligations are limited to amounts specifically ordered by the court at sentencing and do not include costs accruing after the sentencing order.

  • Allows courts to modify financial obligations from original sentences when considering pleas for voting rights restoration relief.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Restoration of Voting Rights

Last Action

Died in Ethics and Elections

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Ethics and Elections2/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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