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FL H0489
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Felicia Simone Robinson
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AI Summary
- Florida Commission on Offender Review must develop and maintain a public database to help persons with felony convictions (other than murder or felony sexual offenses) determine whether their voting rights have been restored under Article VI, Section 4 of the State Constitution
- The database must include each person's identifying information, remaining supervision terms, outstanding restitution, fines and fees owed, and completion status of all court-ordered sentence terms; the Department of State, Department of Corrections, clerks of circuit courts, county comptrollers, and Board of Executive Clemency must provide relevant data to the commission monthly
- The database must be made publicly available on an Internet website by July 1, 2028, updated monthly, and include clear instructions for individuals on how to have voting rights restored and register to vote
- By July 1, 2026, the commission must deliver a comprehensive plan to the Governor and Legislature detailing data collection methods, required infrastructure, anticipated staffing needs, projected development and maintenance costs, necessary legal authority, and draft implementing legislation
- A person who registers to vote or votes in reasonable reliance on database information indicating their voting rights have been restored may not be charged with any state criminal law violation related to fraudulent voting or voter registration
Legislative Description
Restoration of Voting Rights Database
Last Action
Died in Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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