DeSantis signs Florida's version of SAVE America Act, draws immediate lawsuit
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed into law a sweeping new Florida election measure designed to mimic parts of the federal SAVE America Act that immediately drew a lawsuit from a coalition of voting and civil rights organizations.
The groups filed the federal lawsuit in Miami on Wednesday, though major provisions of the measure, including new proof of citizenship requirements and a ban on the use of student photo IDs for voting, will not take effect prior to the crucial 2026 midterms.
DeSantis, who has pushed a series of election law changes during his nearly eight years in office, including a stand-alone election crimes office, said, “This bill protects and expands integrity in our voter registration process.”
“Our constitution in the state of Florida says only American citizens are allowed to vote in our elections,” he added. “And so we need to make sure that that is the law.”
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