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1.5 million felons might get their voting rights back this fall in Florida.
Florida election officials verified today that organizers had gathered enough petitions to put the referendum on the ballot this year. If approved by at least 60 percent of voters, the amendment would restore voting rights to Floridians with felony convictions after they fully complete their sentences. Those convicted of murder or sexual offenses would continue to be barred from voting.