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FL H0003
Bill
Status
2/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Juan Fernandez-Barquin
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AI Summary
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Amends section 16.56, Florida Statutes to expand the Office of Statewide Prosecution's jurisdiction to include crimes involving voting in federal or state elections, voting on referendums or initiatives, petition activities for candidates or ballot measures, and voter registration
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Specifies that crimes facilitated by or connected to the Internet use occur in every judicial circuit within the state, allowing statewide prosecution of such offenses
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Removes previous language restricting voter registration crimes from the Office of Statewide Prosecution's authority and replaces it with comprehensive election-related crime jurisdiction
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Requires informations or indictments charging election-related crimes to contain general allegations stating the judicial circuits and counties where crimes occurred or affected
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Takes effect upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Statewide Prosecutor
Last Action
Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 4-B (Ch. 2023-2)
2/9/2023