Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation requiring voters to provide documented proof of citizenship when registering, marking the state as the third to adopt such measures this year.
The new law will also initiate a process to remove voters from the rolls who fail to submit citizenship documentation. DeSantis signed the bill on Wednesday.
South Dakota and Utah had already enacted similar proof-of-citizenship voting requirements earlier this year, with both governors signing their respective bills in March.
The Florida legislation reflects a broader push by Republican-led states to adopt stricter voting access rules, coinciding with federal efforts to impose similar requirements nationally. A federal proposal known as the Save Act has struggled to gain traction in the U.S. Senate, prompting states to move independently on the issue.
The citizenship proof requirement represents one of the most restrictive voting measures passed in recent years. Supporters argue such rules protect election integrity, while critics contend they could disenfranchise eligible voters and create unnecessary barriers to the ballot box.
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