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Compared on: Florida election law signed by Governor DeSantis and the legislature
THE CLAIM · OCT 1, 2026
“Governor DeSantis and the legislature signed the Florida version of the Save America Act”
As reported by Jesse Watters · Read the post
THE RECORD · APR 1, 2026
“Approved by Governor 4/1/2026; Chapter No. 2026-26 (4/2/2026). Final votes: House 2/25/2026: CS passed as amended; YEAS 83, NAYS 31; Senate 3/12/2026: CS passed as amended; YEAS 27 NAYS 12 -SJ 830; House 3/12/2026: CS passed as amended; YEAS 77, NAYS 28.”
Florida Legislature · Florida Legislature, CS/CS/HB 991 (2026): Elections · Read
THE RECORD · APR 1, 2026
“Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Florida SAVE Act, legislation that continues Florida’s efforts to lead the nation in secure, transparent, and efficient elections.”
Executive Office of the Governor of Florida · Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida SAVE Act to Strengthen Election Integrity... · Read
RECORD AGREES
Florida Legislature bill history records that HB 991 passed both chambers and was approved by the governor on April 1, 2026. The Governor’s Office described the enacted election legislation as the Florida SAVE Act. Most of the law, including its citizenship checks, takes effect January 1, 2027. The federal SAVE America Act (H.R. 7296, introduced January 30, 2026) would bar states from registering anyone for federal elections without documentary proof of citizenship; Florida's law has election supervisors verify citizenship against state and federal records and asks for a document when that check fails.
