DeSantis signs Florida version of SAVE Act into law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a state version of the SAVE Act into law, requiring voters to prove citizenship before voting. The legislation mirrors the federal version that President Trump has been promoting at the national level.
Key Points
- Florida becomes the first state to enact a statewide citizenship verification requirement for voting
- DeSantis aligns with Trump administration priorities on voter eligibility measures
- The law requires proof of citizenship, a voting requirement that Democrats argue disproportionately affects certain voter groups