Florida Legislature approves bill requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 1,180

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Florida Legislature has approved a bill (HB 991) that will require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote, similar to federal legislation being advocated for by President Trump and Republicans in Congress.

It also will remove student IDs from being an acceptable form of identification at the polls.

The GOP-controlled Florida House approved the measure Thursday evening, 77-28. The vote came hours after the Senate approved the measure, mostly along party lines, 27-12.

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