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Here is a neutral briefing on the US story:

Florida lawmakers have passed a bill requiring voters to verify their citizenship when registering, modeled after the federal SAVE Act championed by President Donald Trump. The measure was approved in both the state House and Senate, with votes largely along party lines. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, who has expressed support for the bill, is expected to sign it into law.

The bill would make Florida the most populous state to mandate proof-of-citizenship to register to vote, following similar requirements enacted in Arizona, Kansas, and Louisiana. The federal SAVE Act, which also includes voter ID and strict registration requirements, faces an uncertain future in Congress, where it has stalled due to a lack of votes.

The bill's passage comes as President Trump has emphasized the importance of passing legislation to secure election integrity. Democrats and voting rights groups have expressed concerns that the bill would create unnecessary barriers for voters, particularly those with limited resources or mobility. The bill also does not limit Florida's allowance for mail-in-voting, which is a point of contention between Republicans and Democrats.

The law would take effect in January 2025, after the November 2024 midterm elections. It would also prevent college students from using their student IDs when voting in person, but this provision wouldn't take effect until 2027.

Center assessment: The bill has been passed by Florida lawmakers and is expected to be signed into law by Governor DeSantis, making it the most populous state to require proof-of-citizenship to register to vote.

🧭 Media framing watch

Left/Centre-left: NYT US

Center: None detected

Right: Fox News Politics

Center assessment: Mixed framing detected. This post uses a center-neutral synthesis.