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Florida Legislature approves bill requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship
Florida's new law requires physical proof of U.S. citizenship to vote and will affect 13 million registered voters starting January 2027, after the 2026 midterm election.
- On Thursday, March 12, 2026, the Florida Legislature approved House Bill 991, requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration; the Senate passed it 27-12 and the House 77-28, sending the measure to Governor Ron DeSantis.
- Republican sponsors framed the legislation as Florida's version of the federal SAVE America Act. The law removes student and retirement community IDs from acceptable polling-place identification while requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to verify citizenship status for all voter applicants.
- Voting rights advocates and Democrats argue the measure will disenfranchise thousands of citizens, particularly students and seniors who may lack the costly documentation required to prove citizenship under the new rules.
- Most provisions take effect January 1, 2027, delaying implementation after the 2026 midterms, though legal challenges are expected as the bill mirrors a national trend of stricter voter verification laws.
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Florida passes 'SAVE Act' bill requiring voters to verify citizenship
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Florida Passes Voter ID Bill Modeled After SAVE Act
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The initiative requires to vote a valid photo ID and does not allow student IDs, public assistance or associations
Miami, U.S.A., March 13 (EFE).- The Florida Legislature passed an electoral bill that will require voters to present a proof of U.S. citizenship such as the passport to participate in the elections, in line with a law that President Donald Trump is trying to enforce nationwide. The Florida House of Representatives, controlled by the Republican Party, passed the bill last night with 77 votes in favor and 28 against, a day after the Senate gave it…
Florida passes voter measure modeled after SAVE Act
Florida state lawmakers on Thursday passed a voting requirements bill modeled after the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, which has become President Trump’s top legislative priority. House Bill 991 passed the state House by a 77-28 vote, hours after passing in the state Senate. The bill requires Floridians to show proof of citizenship…
Florida Legislature Approves Bill Banning Student IDs and Requiring Proof of US Citizenship for All Future Voters
The Florida Legislature approved HB 991, requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. The bill removes student and retirement IDs as acceptable forms of identification. Although there's no indication or proof of voter fraud beyond isolated cases, Republicans argue the measure ensures integrity. The measure will disenfranchise eligible voters lacking specific documents. The law takes effect in 2027, requiring citizenship verificati…
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