Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a new election integrity bill into law, requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote and tightening voter ID standards across the state.
The measure, widely seen as Florida’s version of the federal SAVE America Act Republicans have so far failed to pass through Congress, will ensure only American citizens will be able to vote.
Most provisions will take effect after the upcoming midterm elections.
“This bill protects and expands integrity in our voter registration process,” DeSantis said upon signing the legislation.
“Our Constitution in the state of Florida says only American citizens are allowed to vote in our elections, so we need to make sure that is the law.”
Under the new law, election officials will verify a voter’s citizenship status after registration.
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