Bill > S0368

This bill revises the voter registration process in Florida. Key provisions include: 1. Changing the voter registration book closing date from 29 days before an election to 14 days before. 2. Requiring that applications for driver's licenses, ID cards, and address changes at the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles include a voter registration component, with an option for the applicant to decline or update their voter registration. 3. Specifying the required content of the voter registration component, including information to prevent duplicate registrations, eligibility requirements, and consent to use the applicant's signature. 4. Requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to electronically transmit voter registration information to the Department of State within 24 hours, which will then provide the information to the appropriate county supervisor of elections. 5. Providing the Department of State with access to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' database of valid addresses to assist in voter registration. 6. Taking effect on July 1, 2022, except for the provisions related to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which take effect on January 1, 2023.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/368