Florida § 104.185 - Petitions; knowingly signing more than once; signing another person’s name or a fictitious name.
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§ 104.185. Petitions; knowingly signing more than once; signing another person’s name or a fictitious name.
(1) A person who knowingly signs a petition or petitions for a candidate, a minor political party, or an issue more than one time commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2) A person who signs another person’s name or a fictitious name to any petition, or who fills in missing information on a signed petition, to secure ballot position for a candidate, a minor political party, or an issue commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 104.185
What does Florida Statutes § 104.185 cover?
Section 104.185 ("Petitions; knowingly signing more than once; signing another person’s name or a fictitious name.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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