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FL S0666

Bill

Status

Passed

4/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Legg

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands acceptable identification for voter registration applicants to include veteran health identification cards issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, licenses to carry concealed weapons or firearms, and government-issued employee identification cards.

  • Expands acceptable photo identification at polling places and early voting sites to include the same three new forms of identification listed above.

  • Updates absentee ballot instructions to include the newly approved identification forms as acceptable copies for submission with absentee ballot affidavits.

  • Updates special absentee ballot instructions for first-time voters to reflect the expanded list of acceptable identification forms.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

Voter Identification

Last Action

Chapter No. 2016-167

4/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules1/12/2016
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security12/2/2015
Ethics and Elections11/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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