DeSantis Signs Election Integrity Bill

Grant Holcomb, The Star News Network

DeSantis signed SB 524, which creates an Office of Election Crimes and Security within the

FL State Dept and will “investigate election law violations and increasing penalties for violations of election laws.” Additionally, the legislation will increase the penalty for ballot harvesting from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony. The Florida Legislature prioritized the legislation to ensure the elections process is safe and secure.