DeSantis Signs Florida SAVE Act

Florida’s legislation requiring verification of citizenship for voter registration passes as the SAVE America Act stalls in Congress.
DeSantis Signs Florida SAVE Act
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a news conference, in Tampa, Fla., on Aug. 12, 2025. AP Photo/Chris O'Meara
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Wednesday aimed at safeguarding the state’s elections, including a measure that requires verification of U.S. citizenship for voter registration.

Known as the Florida SAVE Act, House Bill 991 outlines steps to improve oversight, prevent unlawful or foreign influence, and expand penalties on election-related violations. The law was immediately met with a lawsuit alleging voter suppression.

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