The bill CS/HB 1381 amends Florida's election laws to enhance voter registration processes and ensure the integrity of voter eligibility. Key provisions include the requirement for the online voter registration system to generate a notice if an applicant's citizenship cannot be verified, and the ability for applicants to provide specific documentation as proof of U.S. citizenship. It mandates that voter registration applications are only valid after verifying citizenship through specified means, allowing applicants without such evidence to vote using provisional ballots, which may be counted if citizenship is verified within a designated timeframe. The bill also establishes new procedures for county canvassing boards, including conducting automated independent vote validations and publishing results before election certification, while revising the composition of these boards to prohibit individuals who endorse candidates from serving.

Additionally, the bill introduces stricter verification measures for voter registration applications, requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to match voter registration information with its database to ensure accuracy. It modifies voter identification requirements at polling places, specifying that valid photo identification must be presented, and removes several previously accepted forms of ID. The bill also emphasizes the importance of timely ballot submission, particularly for overseas voters, and outlines specific instructions for completing and submitting ballots. Furthermore, it mandates election supervisors to file detailed reports on election conduct and prohibits foreign contributions to election campaigns, enhancing the overall integrity and transparency of the electoral process in Florida. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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
H 1381 c1: 101.043, 101.048, 101.151, 101.5606, 101.56075, 101.5612, 101.591, 101.5911, 101.595, 101.6923, 102.141, 102.166, 106.08