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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to restoration of voting rights database; amending s. 20.32, F.S.; requiring the Florida Commission on Offender Review to develop and maintain a database containing certain information for a certain purpose; requiring certain governmental entities to provide certain information to the commission; requiring the Department of Management Services, acting through the Florida Digital Service, to provide certain technical assistance to the commission; authorizing the department to adopt rules; requiring the commission to make available to the public the database on an Internet website by a date certain; requiring the commission to update the database monthly and publish certain information on the website; requiring the commission to provide to the Governor and Legislature a comprehensive plan by a date certain; providing requirements for the comprehensive plan; providing that a person who takes certain actions in reasonable reliance on the database may not be charged with certain violations of criminal law; requiring the commission to adopt rules; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Florida Commission on Offender Review to develop and maintain a comprehensive online database to help individuals with prior felony convictions (excluding murder and sexual offenses) determine their voting rights restoration status. The database will include detailed personal information such as remaining supervision length, restitution owed, outstanding fines/fees, and other sentencing requirements. Various government entities like the Department of State, Department of Corrections, and circuit court clerks must provide monthly updates to the database. By July 1, 2028, the database must be publicly accessible online, with clear instructions for voting rights restoration. The bill also mandates that by July 1, 2026, the commission submit a comprehensive plan to state leadership detailing the database's development, including anticipated infrastructure needs, employee requirements, and implementation costs. Importantly, the bill provides legal protection for individuals who register or vote in good faith reliance on the database's information, ensuring they cannot be criminally charged for voting. The Department of Management Services will provide technical assistance in developing the database, and the commission is required to adopt rules for implementation. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration (on 05/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/489 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/489/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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