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FL S0390

Bill

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ileana Garcia

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement officers would be required to transport all ballot boxes and ballot transfer containers from the supervisor of elections to polling precincts and back to the supervisor's office after elections
  • Ballot boxes and ballot transfer containers must remain under the supervision of a law enforcement officer at all times during an election until returned to the supervisor of elections
  • All ballot boxes, ballots, ballot stubs, memoranda, and related election papers must be transported to the supervisor's office by a law enforcement officer after being sealed by inspectors
  • The existing prohibition on law enforcement officers entering polling places is amended to create an exception for officers performing ballot box transport and supervision duties under this act
  • Law enforcement agencies that authorize body cameras must establish policies and training for recording, storage, retention, and release of body camera footage captured while performing ballot transport and supervision duties
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Ballot Boxes

Last Action

Died in Ethics and Elections

6/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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