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FL H6105
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Yvonne Hayes Hinson
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AI Summary
- Repeals s. 97.029 (civil actions challenging election law validity), s. 97.0291 (prohibition on private funds for election-related expenses), and s. 104.0616 (relating to vote-by-mail ballots and voting)
- Removes restrictions on secure drop boxes, including requirements that they only be used during early voting hours, be monitored in person by a supervisor's employee, be designated 30 days before an election, and subjects supervisors to a $25,000 civil penalty for violations
- Eliminates requirements that third-party voter registration organizations notify applicants about potential delivery delays, advise on alternative registration methods, or inform applicants how to check delivery status, while retaining the 14-day delivery deadline and fine structure ($50–$1,000 per application depending on violation type)
- Removes the requirement that electors provide a driver license number, identification card number, or last four digits of their Social Security number when making in-person or telephonic vote-by-mail ballot requests or when updating an address change by phone or electronic means
- Narrows the definition of "solicitation" near polling places by removing the phrase "engaging in any activity with the intent to influence or effect of influencing a voter," and removes the 150-foot no-solicitation zone around drop box locations
Legislative Description
Elections
Last Action
Died in Public Integrity & Elections Committee
3/14/2022
Committee Referrals
Public Integrity and Elections Committee1/12/2022
Full Bill Text
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