Bill > H0535

This bill requires candidates for federal, state, county, multicounty, district, judicial, or school board offices to disclose any dual citizenship when qualifying to run for office. Specifically, candidates must provide a statement to the filing officer that identifies any additional countries of citizenship beyond their United States citizenship. This disclosure becomes a mandatory part of the candidate qualifying process, joining other existing requirements such as filing fees, candidate oaths, financial disclosures, and campaign treasurer appointments. The bill amends two sections of Florida Statutes (99.061 and 105.031) to add this new dual citizenship disclosure requirement and also reenacts a related section (99.012) to incorporate these changes. By mandating this transparency, the bill aims to ensure voters have more information about a candidate's potential international affiliations before making electoral choices. The provisions will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving election officials and potential candidates ample time to prepare for the new requirement.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/535