Bill > H0467

This bill amends Florida's Criminal Punishment Code to require that sentencing scoresheets include detailed information about voting rights restoration for individuals convicted of felonies. Specifically, the bill mandates that scoresheets provide comprehensive explanations of how a felony conviction impacts a person's right to vote, including distinctions between different types of felonies. The scoresheet must outline that most felony convictions result in the loss of voting rights until all sentence terms are completed, which includes imprisonment, probation, parole, payment of restitution, and financial obligations. The bill also clarifies that people convicted of murder or felony sexual offenses have additional restrictions on voting rights restoration. Importantly, the bill requires that defendants receive a copy of the scoresheet with this voting rights information before their sentence is imposed, ensuring they are fully informed about the potential long-term civic consequences of their conviction. The provisions are designed to provide clear, transparent information about voting eligibility following a criminal sentence, with the law set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/467