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FL S0904

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Tina Polsky

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Florida Division of Elections to provide a written advisory opinion within 90 days to any person requesting guidance on their eligibility to register to vote or to vote
  • If the Division fails to respond within the 90-day period, the requesting person is automatically deemed eligible to register to vote and to vote, regardless of any other provision of law
  • Persons deemed eligible due to the Division's failure to respond are shielded from criminal prosecution, fines, civil liability, or other penalties related to registering or voting
  • The Division must issue and mail a state-sealed authorization card to the person by the 91st day after the request, confirming their eligibility to register and vote
  • The automatic eligibility provision does not apply to individuals disqualified from voting due to felony sexual offenses or felony murder convictions as defined in s. 98.0751(2)(b) or (c); the act would take effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Advisory Opinions on Voter Eligibility

Last Action

Died in Ethics and Elections

3/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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