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Responsive Gov’s Grade TL;DR
While the Florida Legislature refrained from major systemic overhauls during the regular session, it advanced some constructive administrative updates. The state invested $2 million to modernize its voter registration infrastructure and made minor improvements for individuals with previous felony convictions to determine their voter eligibility status. Unfortunately, the state also passed a non-citizen voting ban that echoes federal requirements that was enacted during a special session this past winter. Consequently, Florida received a B- rating.
Looking Back
Where Florida Started at the Beginning of 2025
- Automatic Voter Registration: No
- Online Voter Registration: DMV ID
- Same-Day Registration: No
- Restoration of Rights: Some Permanent Disenfranchisement
- Vote by Mail: No-Excuse
- Electronic Registration Information Center Member: No
- Early Voting Opportunities: Regular Ballot Early Voting
- ID Requirements: ID Requested, but Not Required
Relying on the Cost of Voting Index for Florida as of 2024, we considered the state a middle tier state for pre-existing voting policy and compared its 2025 activity against other middle tier states.
How Our Tier Compares
2025: This Past Year
Legislative Action
As part of the budget process, the Legislature appropriated significant funds to upgrade the state’s voter registration system. During a special session this past winter, the Florida Legislature enacted legislation, which makes it a felony to willfully vote as a non-citizen.
- SB 2500, the state budget bill, appropriated $2 million dollars to upgrade the statewide voter registration system (SVRS). It also included significant funding for the office of investigating election crimes and security.
- SB 2 makes it a felony to “willfully” vote as a non-citizen. The law aligns Florida’s penalties with federal standards and clarifies that individuals cannot use a good-faith misunderstanding or lack of awareness of their citizenship status as a defense.