This bill amends Florida's election laws to enhance voter registration processes and verification of eligibility. Key provisions include the requirement for the Department of State and supervisors of elections to verify applicants' citizenship status and the stipulation that voter registration applications must include the last four digits of the applicant's social security number. It mandates that certain applicants who have never voted in Florida must provide identification before voting and revises the accepted forms of identification. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to facilitate voter registration opportunities and provide weekly reports to the Department of State and election supervisors.

The legislation also introduces new requirements for voter registration applications, such as the necessity for applicants to present a social security card and for supervisors of elections to maintain the voter registration database regularly. It specifies that if an application cannot be verified, the applicant must be notified and may receive a provisional ballot until verification is completed. The bill emphasizes maintaining accurate voter registration records, including the removal of ineligible voters, and establishes a statewide electronic database of valid residential addresses. It also outlines procedures for identifying and removing ineligible voters, requiring county supervisors to conduct quarterly maintenance of voter rolls and using credible sources for verification. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1330 Filed: 97.026, 97.053, 97.0535, 97.1031, 98.093, 101.043, 101.6921, 101.6923, 322.08