Bill > S7086

This bill revises terminology and procedures related to the restoration of voting rights for individuals who have been convicted of felonies. The key provisions are: - It requires the voting disqualification of certain felons to be removed and voting rights restored once they have completed all terms of their sentence, including parole, probation, and payment of fees/fines. This does not apply to those convicted of murder or felony sexual offenses, whose rights must be restored through a separate process. - It authorizes supervisors of elections to verify whether a person who has been convicted of a felony is eligible to register to vote based on whether they have completed all terms of their sentence. - It prohibits individuals from being charged or convicted for falsely affirming they have not been convicted of a felony or have had their rights restored, if the alleged violation occurred between January 8, 2019 and the effective date of the bill. - It requires various state agencies to notify inmates, offenders, and prisoners about the restoration of voting rights upon completion of their sentences. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process for restoring voting rights to eligible individuals with felony convictions.

Justice

Criminal Justice (S), Judiciary (S), Rules (S)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/7086