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HB 1381

Elections

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Caruso and 1 co-sponsor

Florida elections bill HB 1381 died in committee in 2025, though its companion CS/HB 1205 was enacted into law instead.

Died in State Affairs Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1205 (Ch. 2025-21)
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Bill Summary · HB 1381

Legislative bill overview

HB 1381 was an elections bill introduced in Florida's 2025 legislative session by Representatives Mike Caruso and Jenna Persons-Mulicka. The bill ultimately died in the State Affairs Committee, though a companion measure (CS/HB 1205) was passed and signed into law (Chapter 2025-21).

Why is this important

Since the actual text and specific provisions of HB 1381 are not provided in the available information, the precise real-world impact cannot be determined. However, the fact that a companion bill passed suggests the legislature did advance some elections-related policy changes during this session, which affect how Floridians vote and elections are administered.

Potential points of contention

  • Without access to the bill's specific language, it's impossible to identify what provisions caused it to die in committee while its companion succeeded
  • The withdrawal and indefinite postponement suggest internal disagreement or strategic legislative maneuvering, but the reasoning is unclear
  • Comparison to CS/HB 1205 would be necessary to understand what changes were preserved versus abandoned

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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