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Florida Passes Voter ID Bill Modeled After SAVE Act

The elections integrity bill will go into effect next year and require Floridians to show photo ID at the polls and proof of citizenship when registering.
Florida Passes Voter ID Bill Modeled After SAVE Act
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to The Epoch Times about his proposal for an AI bill of rights at the Florida Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee, Fla., on Jan. 16, 2026. Natasha Holt for The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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The Florida Legislature passed new election legislation modeled after President Donald Trump’s proposed SAVE America Act.

House Bill 991, sponsored by state Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, passed along party lines by a vote of 83 to 31.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.