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HB 467

Notice of Restoration of Voting Rights Information on Sentencing Scoresheets

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Daryl Campbell and 2 co-sponsors

Florida courts must include voting rights restoration information on criminal sentencing scoresheets to inform defendants of potential re-enfranchisement eligibility.

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 467

Legislative bill overview

HB 467 requires Florida courts to include information about the restoration of voting rights on criminal sentencing scoresheets provided to defendants. Currently, sentencing documents do not systematically inform convicted individuals about their eligibility to regain voting rights after completing their sentences or meeting other legal requirements.

Why is this important

Many formerly incarcerated individuals are unaware of their voting rights restoration eligibility, which affects civic participation and reintegration. Clear notification at sentencing could reduce barriers to re-enfranchisement and ensure individuals understand the full consequences and eventual remedies related to their convictions.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Courts and probation systems would need to update forms and ensure accurate, individualized voting rights information is included for each defendant
  • Timing and accuracy: Voting rights restoration eligibility varies by offense type, sentence length, and completion of restitution; providing accurate information requires coordination across multiple agencies
  • Scope disagreement: Stakeholders may debate whether information should cover all restoration pathways (executive clemency, rights restoration commission, automatic restoration) or only certain mechanisms

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

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