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FL H0721
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Creates new section 104.0614, Florida Statutes, establishing the criminal offense of harassment of election workers
- Defines "election worker" as a member of a county canvassing board, an election official, or a poll worker involved in any election conducted in Florida
- Prohibits intimidating, threatening, coercing, or harassing an election worker with the intent to impede, interfere with, or retaliate against the worker for performing official duties
- Violations are classified as a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable under ss. 775.082 and 775.083 (up to 1 year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine)
- Effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Harassment of Election Workers
Last Action
Died in Judiciary Committee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/7/2024
State Affairs1/29/2024
Criminal Justice Subcommittee12/19/2023
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