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FL S0748

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

LaVon Bracy Davis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires criminal sentencing scoresheets to include detailed information about voting rights restoration under the Florida Constitution and state law
  • Specifies that voting rights are automatically restored upon completion of all sentence terms for most felonies, but murder and felony sexual offenses require separate civil rights restoration
  • Defines "completion of all terms of sentence" to include release from imprisonment, termination of probation/parole, and full payment of restitution, fines, and fees ordered by the court
  • Lists specific felony sexual offenses that permanently disqualify voting rights without civil rights restoration, including sexual misconduct by psychotherapists, incest, and sexual abuse offenses
  • Mandates that every defendant receive a copy of the scoresheet containing voting rights restoration information before sentencing is imposed
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Notice of Restoration of Voting Rights Information on Sentencing Scoresheets

Last Action

In Messages

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2026
Ethics and Elections1/27/2026

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