The Florida Legislature has passed legislation requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, strengthening safeguards to ensure that only eligible citizens participate in Florida elections. The bill also clarifies that student IDs will no longer qualify as acceptable voter identification at polling locations.

The measure reflects election integrity priorities championed at the federal level by President Donald J. Trump and Congressional Republicans. The legislation now heads to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk, where it is expected to be signed into law.

“Floridians deserve absolute confidence that every legal vote counts and that our elections are secure,” said Evan Power, Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. “Showing ID is required for countless everyday activities — from buying alcohol to boarding a plane — yet Democrats claim verifying eligibility to vote is somehow too much to ask. That argument simply doesn’t hold up.”

“This commonsense legislation strengthens voter confidence and protects the integrity of Florida’s elections.”