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FL H0721

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

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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