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FL H1525
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Dotie Joseph
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AI Summary
- Requires the Florida Division of Elections to provide a written advisory opinion within 90 days to any person requesting clarification of their eligibility to register to vote and to vote, delivered by U.S. mail and optionally by email or text message
- Deems a person eligible to register and vote — with immunity from criminal prosecution, fines, civil liability, or other penalties — if the Division fails to respond within the 90-day period
- Requires the Division to mail a written certification of voting eligibility on the 91st day to any person whose request went unanswered within the deadline
- Excludes persons disqualified from voting due to felony convictions for sexual offenses or murder, as defined in s. 98.0751(2)(b) and (c), from the automatic eligibility provision
- Amends s. 106.23, F.S., with a stated legislative intent to reduce confusion about post-sentence voting eligibility, prevent unnecessary criminal prosecution of residents who vote based on erroneous information, and support reintegration of persons with felony convictions; effective July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Advisory Opinions on Voter Eligibility
Last Action
Died in Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee1/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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