House Bill 831 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the voter registration process, focusing on identification and eligibility verification. The bill mandates that voter registration websites prominently display instructions for canceling registrations and requires applicants to provide their Florida driver license or identification card number along with the last four digits of their social security number. It also tasks the Department of State and supervisors of elections with verifying applicants' citizenship status, referring discrepancies to the Office of Election Crimes and Security. New identification requirements are introduced for first-time voters in Florida, necessitating valid identification before voting, while exemptions are specified for individuals with disabilities and active military members.

Additionally, the bill streamlines voter registration by requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to offer registration opportunities to U.S. citizens during driver license or ID card applications. It includes provisions to ensure that non-citizens are informed about voter registration upon becoming citizens and mandates that third-party voter registration organizations affirm they will not solicit non-citizens. The bill also establishes a statewide electronic database for residential addresses, mandates quarterly maintenance of voter registration lists, and modifies identification requirements at polling places. Notably, it removes neighborhood association identification from acceptable forms and requires noncitizen identification to clearly indicate their status. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 831 Filed: 97.026, 97.053, 97.0535, 97.1031, 98.093, 101.043, 101.6923