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CS/HB 461 — Volunteering at Polling Locations
by State Affairs Committee and Reps. Michael, Valdés, and others (CS/SB 564 by Education Pre-K - 12 Committee and Senator Yarborough)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Ethics and Elections Committee (EE)
The bill revises an existing prohibition against use of private funds for election-related materials by authorizing Florida high school students who are registered or preregistered to vote to volunteer to assist poll workers for the purpose of receiving community service hours to meet certain educational requirements.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.
Vote: Senate 37-0; House 108-0