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FL H6117
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Dotie Joseph
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statute 98.0751 to remove the requirement that felons must fully pay all court-ordered fines and fees (other than restitution) before their voting rights can be restored
- Retains the requirement for full payment of restitution ordered to a victim as a condition for completion of sentence and voting rights restoration
- Removes the provision that conversion of a financial obligation to a civil lien does not count as completion of payment, effectively allowing civil lien conversion to satisfy the obligation
- Preserves existing pathways for completing financial obligations, including actual payment in full, court termination of the obligation with payee approval, or court-approved conversion to community service hours
- Effective date of July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Restoration of Voting Rights
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
3/14/2022
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee1/16/2022
Full Bill Text
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