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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
03/02/2025
03/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to forms of identification; amending s. 97.0535, F.S.; expanding the list of acceptable forms of identification for certain voter registration applicants to include United States passport cards and United States Merchant Mariner Credentials; amending ss. 322.051 and 322.14, F.S.; requiring that certain identification cards and driver licenses exhibit specified letters to denote that they have been issued to a noncitizen; reenacting ss. 101.6921(1) and 101.6923(1), F.S., relating to certain voters who are required to submit certain identification before voting, to incorporate the amendments made by the act; reenacting s. 322.01(6), F.S., relating to the definition of the term "color photographic driver license," to incorporate the amendment made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Florida's identification and voter registration laws. First, it expands the list of acceptable forms of identification for voter registration by adding United States passport cards and United States Merchant Mariner Credentials to the existing options, which include items like military IDs, student IDs, and government employee cards. The bill also requires that identification cards and driver's licenses issued to noncitizens be marked with the letters "NC" to clearly denote their immigration status. These changes affect sections of Florida Statutes related to voter registration, identification cards, and driver's licenses. The bill aims to provide more clarity about acceptable forms of identification for voter registration and to distinguish identification documents issued to noncitizens. The modifications will take effect on July 1, 2025, and involve reenacting several related sections of Florida law to incorporate these amendments. By adding these specific forms of identification and requiring clear marking for noncitizen documents, the bill seeks to streamline and standardize identification requirements in Florida.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Government Operations Subcommittee (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/891 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/891/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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