House Bill 831 amends Florida's voter registration and identification laws to enhance the integrity and accuracy of the voter registration process. Key provisions include the requirement for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) to provide voter registration opportunities to U.S. citizens during driver license or identification card applications, along with notifying them about the automatic transfer of their information to voter registration applications. The bill also allows individuals residing outside the U.S. to register to vote under specific conditions and mandates that third-party voter registration organizations affirm they will not solicit non-citizens to register. Additionally, it introduces new forms of acceptable identification while removing neighborhood association identification from the list.

The legislation further establishes a statewide electronic database for valid residential addresses and mandates the use of various data sources to maintain accurate voter registration lists. It emphasizes the importance of voter education by requiring the Department of State to set minimum standards for nonpartisan voter education programs. The bill also updates identification requirements at polling places and for vote-by-mail ballots, ensuring voters provide appropriate documentation. A new requirement for noncitizens mandates that all motor vehicle licenses or identification cards issued to them display "NC" to 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