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The link between Florida Driver License/ID Card and voting

The Election Integrity bill (HB 991/SB 1334) has just been passed by both the Florida House and the Senate. It will become law unless the Governor vetoes the bill. In the meantime, let’s look at the current and potential relationship between your Florida Driver License/Identification Card (DL/ID) and voting.

Your Florida Driver License/Identification Card is a REAL ID!

"The REAL ID Act became effective nationwide on May 11, 2008. Florida began issuing REAL ID compliant credentials after January 1, 2010. The new credentials have a star in the upper right corner of the card. Florida is a REAL ID compliant state and all Florida licenses should be accepted nationwide.”

As of May 2025, over 99% of Florida's DL/ID were REAL ID compliant! Let me repeat – only REAL IDs are issued in Florida. There are no other types of DL/ID cards.

During Women’s History Month, I find myself thinking about how women have always used their voices to shape what is happening around them. Not just in politics or leadership roles, but in culture, in communities, and in everyday life.

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Join the League of Women Voters of Florida and Florida Religious Action Center on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. for an understanding of these new laws passed by the 2026 Legislature:

Elections (HB 991)
Anti-Diversity in Local Government (SB 1134)
Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations (HB 1471).

Panel includes Monica Elliott, voter services chair for the Broward League of Women Voters.

Restore Voting Rights to Returning Citizens

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The primary issue preventing many returning citizens (ex-felons who did not commit murder or felony sexual offenses) from getting their voting rights restored concerns the fees, fines, or restitution ordered by the judge at sentencing. However, there is hope in the form of two programs sponsored by the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC).

FRRC Fines & Fees Program

This FRRC program provides a process to help returning citizens determine if they have outstanding fines and fees - but many returning citizens don’t about know it! FRRC has already paid off over $30 million in fines and fees in specific counties, including Broward County. By using the FRRC Fines & Fees Program process, returning citizens can find out if they still owe money.

For more information, visit https://floridarrc.com/fines-and-fees-assistance-program/ or call 1-877-MY-Vote-0 (1-877-698-6830) or scan the QR code in the flyer below.

Advisory Opinions

The other FRRC program helps returning citizens obtain Advisory Opinions. These are formal legal documents from the Division of Elections that clarify a person’s eligibility to register and vote after a felony conviction. After submitting the request, the state is required to follow up within 14 days if they need additional information and issue a response within 90 days after receiving a complete request. See the flyer below or visit https://floridarrc.com/advisory/ for more information.

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