1. Voter Registration for Individuals with Felony Convictions:

• Restoration of Voting Rights: In 2018, Florida voters approved Amendment 4, which restores voting rights to individuals with felony convictions upon completion of all terms of their sentence, including parole or probation. This amendment excludes individuals convicted of murder or felony sexual offenses, who must seek restoration of voting rights through the State Clemency Board.
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• Completion of Sentence: Completion includes serving all prison or jail time, finishing parole or probation, and paying any fines, fees, costs, and restitution ordered as part of the sentence.
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2. Vote-by-Mail Regulations:

• Requesting a Vote-by-Mail Ballot: Any registered voter can request a vote-by-mail ballot. Requests can also be made by the voter's legal guardian or immediate family members, such as a spouse, parent, child, grandparent, or sibling.
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• Returning Vote-by-Mail Ballots: Voters must return their own vote-by-mail ballots. However, immediate family members or legal guardians may return a voter's ballot on their behalf. Ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections' office by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
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3. Ballot Collection (Bringing in People's Ballots):

• Limitations on Ballot Collection: Florida law restricts who can collect and return vote-by-mail ballots on behalf of others. Only immediate family members or legal guardians are permitted to return a voter's ballot. Collecting and returning ballots for non-family members can lead to legal penalties.
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4. Voter Registration Eligibility:

• Age Requirement: Individuals must be at least 18 years old to register to vote. However, 16- and 17-year-olds may pre-register and will automatically be eligible to vote upon turning 18.
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• Citizenship: Only U.S. citizens are eligible to register to vote in Florida.
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• Residency:Voters must be legal residents of both Florida and the county in which they wish to register.
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5. Voter Registration Application Requirements:

• Identification: Applicants must provide a current and valid Florida driver's license number or Florida identification card number. If neither is available, the last four digits of the Social Security number are required.
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• Application Methods:Registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person at designated agencies such as driver's license offices, public libraries, and state agencies providing public assistance.
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6. Registration Deadlines:

• Book Closing: Voter registration books close 29 days before an election. Applications must be submitted by this deadline to be eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
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7. Third-Party Voter Registration Organizations (3PVROs):

• Regulations:Organizations conducting voter registration drives must register with the state and adhere to specific guidelines, including timely submission of collected applications.
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8. Voter List Maintenance:

• Regular Updates:The state conducts regular maintenance of voter registration records to ensure accuracy, including removing ineligible voters and updating information.
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9. Vote-by-Mail Ballot Requests:

• Request Methods:Voters can request a vote-by-mail ballot online, by mail, by phone, or in person. Requests can be made for all elections through the end of the calendar year of the next regularly scheduled general election.
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10. Vote-by-Mail Ballot Return:

• Return Deadline: Completed vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections' office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
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11. Vote-by-Mail Ballot Signature Requirement:

• Signature Matching: Voters must sign the vote-by-mail ballot certificate, and the signature is compared to the one on file to verify identity.
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12. Vote-by-Mail Ballot Cure Process:

• Signature Issues:If a vote-by-mail ballot is missing a signature or the signature does not match, voters have an opportunity to correct the issue (cure) by submitting an affidavit and identification by a specified deadline.
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13. Early Voting:

• Availability:Florida offers early voting periods before elections, allowing voters to cast ballots in person at designated locations prior to Election Day.

14. Provisional Ballots:

• Use Cases:If there are questions about a voter's eligibility at the polls, they may cast a provisional ballot, which will be counted if eligibility is confirmed.

15. Voter Identification at the Polls:

• ID Requirements:Voters must present a valid photo and signature ID at the polls. Acceptable forms include a Florida driver's license, Florida identification card, U.S. passport, and others.

These laws and procedures are designed to maintain the integrity and accessibility of the voting process in Florida. For the most current information, consult the Florida Department of State's Division of Elections or your local Supervisor of Elections.