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FL S0562

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Darryl Rouson

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new section 104.47 of Florida Statutes, establishing criminal penalties for harassment of election workers
  • Defines "election worker" as a member of a county canvassing board or any individual serving as an election official or poll worker in connection with a Florida election
  • Prohibits intimidating, threatening, coercing, or harassing an election worker with intent to impede or interfere with the worker's official duties or to retaliate against the worker for performing those duties
  • Classifies violations as a third-degree felony, punishable under Florida statutes sections 775.082 and 775.083 (up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine)
  • Scheduled to take effect October 1, 2024, and sponsored by Senator Rouson

Legislative Description

Harassment of Election Workers

Last Action

Died in Rules

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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