Bill > H7089

This bill aims to restore voting rights for certain felons in Florida. The key provisions are: 1. It requires the voter registration application to be designed in a way that does not require felons whose voting rights have been restored to disclose their prior conviction. 2. It terminates the voting disqualification arising from a felony conviction, other than for murder or a felony sexual offense, upon completion of all terms of the sentence, including any financial obligations. For felony convictions for murder or a felony sexual offense, the voting disqualification only terminates if the person's civil rights are restored. 3. It prohibits charges or convictions for false swearing related to affirming the restoration of voting rights if the alleged violation occurred between January 8, 2019 and the effective date of the act. 4. It requires the Department of Corrections to inform inmates and offenders about the restoration of civil rights and the termination of voting disqualification. The bill aims to provide a clear process for the restoration of voting rights for certain felons in Florida, in line with recent changes to the state constitution.

Government Affairs, Justice

Criminal Justice Subcommittee (H), Judiciary Committee (H)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/7089