House Bill 991 amends Florida's election laws to enhance voter registration verification and improve election security. Key provisions include requiring applicants to affirm their citizenship status and collect necessary documentation as mandated by federal law. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is tasked with verifying applicants' citizenship, and those whose status cannot be confirmed will be registered as unverified voters, prohibiting them from voting until their status is validated. The bill also mandates that the online voter registration system transmit specific information to election supervisors and generate notices regarding applicants' citizenship verification status. Additionally, it establishes an automated independent vote validation process to be conducted by county canvassing boards before election certification.

The bill further outlines procedures for notifying voters of potential ineligibility and introduces penalties for political entities accepting contributions from foreign nationals. It modifies existing statutes related to voter registration applications, requiring that a voter registration application is complete only when all necessary information, including citizenship status, is verified. The bill also emphasizes transparency in the election process by mandating public audits of voting systems and establishing clear guidelines for handling discrepancies in election results. Overall, HB 991 aims to strengthen the integrity, accessibility, and transparency of Florida's electoral process.

Statutes affected:
H 991 Filed: 97.022, 97.051, 97.0525, 98.045, 98.093, 101.151, 101.5606, 101.56075, 101.591, 101.5911, 102.111, 102.166, 106.08, 98.0755, 101.048, 101.67, 104.16