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FL S0012
Bill
Status
Failed
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Blaise Ingoglia
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AI Summary
- Revises Florida's voter registration oath to require registrants to explicitly swear they are U.S. citizens and acknowledge they may face criminal penalties for perjury, including fines, imprisonment, or deportation if not a citizen
- Elevates false swearing or submitting false voter registration information from a third-degree felony to a second-degree felony when committed by an unauthorized alien, or by anyone who assists an unauthorized alien with knowledge of their status
- Creates an enhanced second-degree felony penalty for unauthorized aliens who knowingly vote while unqualified, and for any person who aids or solicits an unauthorized alien to vote
- Includes a severability clause so that if any provision is struck down, remaining provisions stay in effect
- Takes effect upon becoming law, except the enhanced criminal penalty provisions under Section 104.011, which take effect March 31, 2025
Legislative Description
Combatting Illegal Immigration
Last Action
Died in Fiscal Policy
1/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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