This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes concerning voter registration and election processes, with a focus on enhancing identification requirements and ensuring the integrity of the voter registration system. Key provisions include the requirement for specific instructions to be displayed on websites for updating voter registration, the revision of the statewide voter registration application to collect additional information such as the last four digits of the applicant's social security number, and the mandate for the Department of State and supervisors of elections to verify applicants' citizenship status. The bill also stipulates that voter registration applicants must provide a wet signature and may need to present identification before voting, particularly for first-time registrants.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) to facilitate voter registration opportunities during the application or renewal of driver licenses or identification cards, while ensuring confidentiality of voter registration information. It introduces new identification requirements, including acceptable forms of proof of residency, and outlines exemptions for certain groups such as individuals with disabilities and military members. The bill also establishes a statewide electronic database for validating residential addresses and mandates quarterly maintenance of voter registration lists to identify ineligible voters. These changes aim to streamline the voter registration process while ensuring compliance with identification requirements and protecting voter information, with the new provisions 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