Bill Summary

by Bracy Davis, Joseph Co Sponsors: Antone, Arrington, Bartleman, Benjamin, Campbell, Casello, Cassel, Chambliss, Cross, Daley, Daniels, Driskell, Edmonds, Eskamani, Franklin II, Gantt, Gottlieb, Harris, Hart, Hinson, Hunschofsky, Keen, Lopez (J), Nixon, Rayner, Robinson (F), Silvers, Skidmore, Tant, Valdes, Waldron, Williams, Woodson, Dunkley

Elections: Requires Florida Commission on Offender Review to develop & maintain database containing certain information; repeals provisions relating to Office of Election Crimes & Security & prohibition on use of private funds for election-related expenses; prohibits certain governmental entities from taking certain actions relating to elections; establishes Florida Voting Rights Act Commission; requires commission to designate certain languages for which assistance in voting & elections must be provided in certain circumstances; requires commission to enter into agreement to create Florida Voting & Elections Database & Institute; provides that enactment or implementation of certain policies by covered jurisdiction is subject to preclearance by commission; authorizes court to order certain appropriate remedies; authorizes certain persons to register to vote & immediately thereafter cast vote in certain circumstances authorizes DHSMV to preregister certain individuals to vote; revises provisions relating to third-party voter registration organizations & vote-by-mail ballots; establishes General Election Day as paid holiday; repeals prohibition on ranked-choice voting; authorizes certain persons to file certain civil actions. Effective Date: January 1, 2025

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