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SB 1414FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2025
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Proposed Changes to Florida Election Laws (SB 1414)

Original title: Elections

June 16, 2025

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$263,230across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Blaise IngogliaREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$35,853POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEOct 2025
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$30,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEMar 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$16,500POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEMar 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$15,161POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEFeb 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$15,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEFeb 2026
Blaise IngogliaREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,500POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEApr 2026
Blaise IngogliaREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,411POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEApr 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEMar 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEMay 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEMay 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEApr 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEApr 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEFeb 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEFeb 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEMay 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEApr 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEApr 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEMar 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$10,000POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEApr 2026
Jay CollinsREPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA$9,805POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEEMay 2026

Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.

The Frame

What this does

The bill would have fundamentally altered how Florida residents register to vote, request and submit petitions, and cast ballots, while increasing the investigative authority of state election officials and imposing new penalties for election-related activities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Voters

Voters would face new identification and verification requirements for registration, petition signing, and vote-by-mail requests.

Supervisors of Elections

Supervisors would be required to implement new signature training, list maintenance procedures, and reporting requirements.

Third-party voter registration organizations

These organizations would face stricter delivery deadlines and new civil penalties for late or unsubmitted applications.

Candidates

Candidates would face new restrictions on campaign treasurers, qualifying fees, and petition form requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • SB 1414 was a 2025 legislative proposal that sought to modify various aspects of Florida's election code. context

Summary

This bill proposed comprehensive updates to Florida's election procedures, including stricter signature verification training, expanded powers for the Office of Election Crimes and Security, and new requirements for voter registration and petition processes. It also sought to tighten rules for campaign finance, candidate qualifying, and the handling of vote-by-mail ballots.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What would have happened if my citizenship status could not be verified online?
The system would have generated a notice directing you to contact your supervisor of elections, and you would have been required to provide evidence of your legal status to vote a regular ballot.
Did this bill change how I request a vote-by-mail ballot?
Yes, it required voters to initiate requests personally or through immediate family/legal guardians and mandated the use of a uniform statewide application.
What new powers would the Office of Election Crimes and Security have received?
The office would have been authorized to issue subpoenas for records and testimony, and to file complaints in circuit court to enforce those subpoenas.

Why It Matters

The bill would have fundamentally altered how Florida residents register to vote, request and submit petitions, and cast ballots, while increasing the investigative authority of state election officials and imposing new penalties for election-related activities.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)

$70,000

2026

GOVERNMENT ISSUES

In support of the No Political Enemies Act to prevent executive punishing of individuals or organizations for constitutionally protected speech, belies, viewpoints, or political participation. In support of amending DHS appropriation riders to improve oversight and accountability on Department of Homeland security surveillance. In opposition to the SAVE America Act and requiring unnecessary barriers to voting. In support of increasing federal election security funding and identifying risks to election security and confidence posed by executive orders. In support of encouraging congressional members to uphold their legal duty to seat future lawfully elected members of Congress from the midterm elections. In support of reforms that strengthening the independence of the Judge Advocate General Corps through reforms of notification to Congress on before their termination. In support of reforms to protect independent legal advice within DoD and protect the non-political nature of the armed forces. In support of reforming the national emergencies framework to prevent executive abuses. Advocating in support of reforms that would prevent the executive branch from harming First Amendment rights of broadcasters.

Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)

$70,000

2026

GOVERNMENT ISSUES

In support of the No Political Enemies Act to prevent executive punishing of individuals or organizations for constitutionally protected speech, belies, viewpoints, or political participation. In support of amending DHS appropriation riders to improve oversight and accountability on Department of Homeland security surveillance. In opposition to the SAVE America Act and requiring unnecessary barriers to voting. In support of increasing federal election security funding and identifying risks to election security and confidence posed by executive orders. In support of encouraging congressional members to uphold their legal duty to seat future lawfully elected members of Congress from the midterm elections. In support of reforms that strengthening the independence of the Judge Advocate General Corps through reforms of notification to Congress on before their termination. In support of reforms to protect independent legal advice within DoD and protect the non-political nature of the armed forces. In support of reforming the national emergencies framework to prevent executive abuses. Advocating in support of reforms that would prevent the executive branch from harming First Amendment rights of broadcasters.

FGA ACTION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS OPPORTUNITY SOLUTIONS PROJECT)

$180,000

BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

on behalf of MELTSNER STRATEGIES ON BEHALF OF PROJECT FOR ELECTION INFRASTRUCTURE

HB STRATEGIES

on behalf of KNOWINK

HB STRATEGIES

on behalf of LIBERTY VOTE

Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)

$70,000

2025

GOVERNMENT ISSUES

In support of the No Political Enemies Act to prevent executive punishing of individuals or organizations for constitutionally protected speech, belies, viewpoints, or political participation. In support of exploring enhanced reporting requirements to the Defense Production Act in the NDAA and tariff issuance to prevent executive abuse. In opposition to FCCs retaliatory agenda by advocating for meaningful First Amendment limits on its ability to punish news organizations for the content they air or the editorial decisions they make. In consideration of the Empowering SPEECH Act which primarily aims to protect First Amendment rights and related freedoms on college campuses In support of reforms that strengthening the independence of the Judge Advocate General Corps through reforms of notification to Congress on before their termination. In opposition to arbitrary deployments of National Guard members to American cities. In support of the Protecting Our Democracy Act to address abuses of presidential power, election security and integrity, and improving the system of checks and balances. In opposition to requiring documentary proof of citizenship through the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. In support of increasing federal election security funding. In support of maintaining the constitutional separation of powers ensuring that Congress has the power of the purse.

Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)

$70,000

2025

GOVERNMENT ISSUES

In support of increasing federal election security funding. In opposition to DC Home Rule Act being used for the extended federal takeover of the DC police. In support of a resolution ending the declared emergency in D.C. In opposition to arbitrary deployments of National Guard members to American cities. In support of the No Political Enemies Act to prevent executive punishing of individuals or organization for constitutionally protected speech, belies, viewpoints, or political participation. In support of the Protecting Our Democracy Act to address abuses of presidential power, election security and integrity, and improving the system of checks and balances. In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act to prevent executive abuse. In support of exploring enhanced reporting requirements to the Defense Production Act and tariff issuance to prevent executive abuse.

Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)

$70,000

2025

GOVERNMENT ISSUES

In opposition to threats against the judiciary that erode constitutional safeguards, including the JUDGES Act (H.R. 1702), the PEPPER Act (H.R. 1789), the NORRA Act (H.R. 1526), and the Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act. In support of more robust funding to protect Congressional Members, staff, and families but also greater transparency on the threats. In support of judiciary security amendments to the reconciliation bill, (H.R.1) In support of the MARSHALS Act (S.1873) to transfer oversight of the U.S. Marshals to the judicial branch. In support of the Protecting Our Democracy Act to prevent abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act. In opposition to the SAVE Act (H.R.22) and impediments to the right to vote. In support of federal election security funding. In opposition to the creation of a Sovereign Wealth Fund. In opposition to Executive impoundment of congressionally appropriated funds. In opposition to politicization of the armed forces. In support of more transparency around RIFs and protection of the federal civil service. In opposition to tax bill language designating non-profits as "supporters of terrorism." In opposition to reducing the funding of the Government Accountability Office.

Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)

$60,000

2025

GOVERNMENT ISSUES

In support of an amendment to the constitution regarding the presidential pardon power. Advocating for sets of questions to be asked during DOJ and OPM nominations to produce concessions and straight answers from nominees that might threaten the rule of law. In opposition to executive impoundments of Congressionally appropriated funds. In support of Congress's power of the purse powers during reconciliation process. In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act through H.R.3988, the Article One Act. In opposition of the SAVE Act. In opposition to decreasing federal election funding, including funding for protection of elections officias and CISA. In support of proper enforcement of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and proper use of recess appointments powers. In opposition to the Reorganization Act. In support of protecting the right to vote and preparation for/prevention of election subversion and certification issues. In support of educating Congressional members on preventing abuse of executive power, including restoring Congress as a meaningful check on executive authority.

Sponsors

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Centralization of Election Oversight

The bill reflects a clear trend toward increasing the investigative and enforcement powers of the Department of State and the Office of Election Crimes and Security.

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of StateResponsible for adopting rules and overseeing various election procedures.Map →
organizationFinancial Impact Estimating ConferenceReplaces previous panels in drafting financial impact statements for initiativesMap →
organizationOffice of Election Crimes and SecurityThe bill expands the office's authority to issue subpoenas and conduct investigaMap →
organizationDepartment of Highway Safety and Motor VehiclesRequired to assist in verifying voter information and legal status.Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy85
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  • Entertainment10
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