House Bill 1381 amends various sections of Florida's election laws to enhance the integrity and security of the electoral process. Key provisions include the establishment of mandatory signature matching training for individuals verifying signatures on ballots, the expansion of the Office of Election Crimes and Security's authority to issue subpoenas, and the requirement for voters to provide evidence of their U.S. citizenship under certain circumstances. The bill also mandates that voter registration applications be updated retroactively with new information, outlines election supervisors' responsibilities for maintaining voter records, and requires independent vote validations by county canvassing boards. Additionally, it introduces stricter regulations for poll watchers and modifies the procedures for handling vote-by-mail ballots and early voting.

Further amendments focus on the voter registration process, including a requirement for timely updates to voter information and the establishment of secure ballot intake stations. The bill emphasizes transparency in the election process by mandating public notice of canvassing meetings and the timely reporting of election results. It also prohibits foreign contributions to elections and strengthens penalties for violations related to vote-by-mail ballots. Overall, HB 1381 aims to streamline election processes, improve voter verification measures, and ensure compliance with new regulations to maintain the integrity of Florida's elections.

Statutes affected:
H 1381 Filed: 97.012, 97.022, 97.051, 97.0575, 97.1031, 98.065, 98.212, 99.012, 99.061, 100.191, 101.043, 101.048, 101.111, 101.131, 101.151, 101.20, 101.252, 101.5606, 101.56075, 101.5612, 101.5614, 101.572, 101.591, 101.5911, 101.595, 101.6104, 101.62, 101.64, 101.657, 101.69, 101.6921, 101.6923, 101.6952, 101.694, 101.697, 101.698, 102.031, 102.141, 102.166, 103.121, 105.09, 106.021, 106.07, 106.08, 106.087, 113.01, 113.02, 113.03, 113.051, 117.01, 117.225, 117.295, 1003.42