Bill requiring new FL voters to prove U.S. citizenship clears first committee

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 834

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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A bill to impose heightened requirements for first-time voters, including mandating presentation of documents such as a U.S. passport or birth certificate — received its first hearing in this year’s legislative session, and was approved by a party-line vote in the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee on Wednesday.

Critics warned the bill would backfire and block voter registrations of eligible U.S. citizens.

The proposal (SB 1334) is sponsored by Sen. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach. …

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