Learn more about restoration of voting rights in Florida
Published on 8/28/2026
Passage of Florida’s 2018 Amendment 4 meant that persons with felony convictions, other than felony sex offense or murder, could vote after their sentence was completed. This changed 150 years of disenfranchisement where the only way to vote again was through the governor’s clemency. But before they can vote, returning citizens need to make sure they are clear to vote.
Passage of SB 7066 (2019) required persons with felony convictions to pay all legal financial sentence obligations (abbreviated as LFO’S) and complete incarceration and supervision before registering to vote. If a person is unsure if their LFO’s are all paid, they can contact the Clerk of the Court in the county where they were convicted to get records.
The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC) has two programs that may be useful to returning citizens.
One is the Advisory Opinion Program which helps returning citizens get clarity from the state about their voting eligibility and/or how much they own in fines and fees, if any.
The second is the Fines & Fees Assistance Program which helps returning citizens understand their options regarding fines and fees. FRRC can be reached at 877-698-6830 or info@floridarrc.org.