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Introduced
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
In Committee
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires supervisor of elections or political subdivision that administers election to provide language-related assistance to limited English-proficient voter; requires supervisor or political subdivision to provide election materials in covered language; requires supervisor to operate & provide public notice of language assistance hotline; requires governmental entity responsible for redistricting to provide translation services; authorizes limited English-proficient voter to bring actions against supervisor or political subdivision.
AI Summary
This bill requires supervisors of elections or political subdivisions that administer elections to provide language-related assistance in covered languages (such as Haitian-Creole or Brazilian-Portuguese) to limited English-proficient voters, which are defined as members of a language minority group who do not speak or understand English adequately to participate in the electoral process. The bill mandates the provision of election materials in covered languages, the operation of a language assistance hotline, and the translation of redistricting materials and notices. It also allows limited English-proficient voters to bring legal action against supervisors or political subdivisions for violations of these requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Johanna López (D)*,
Kristen Arrington (D),
Lisa Dunkley (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Rita Harris (D),
Dotie Joseph (D),
Katherine Waldron (D),
Last Action
Died in Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee (on 05/05/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1249 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1249/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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