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New Law Allows Florida Voters To Show Concealed Weapons License As Valid ID

freshfromflorida.com

Under a new law, a concealed weapons license is now an acceptable form of identification for Florida voters to present at the polls.

Rep. Danny Burgess (R-San Antonio) says currently, there are different forms of ID that can be used for voter registration or as ID at the polls.

“For forms of registration, U.S. Passports, debit or credit cards, military IDs, student IDs, retirement center IDs, neighborhood association IDs, public assistance IDs,” he said. “And, for IDs at the polling place because those are distinguishable in certain circumstances: your driver’s license, Florida Identification cards, U.S. Passports, debit or credit cards and some of the other ones I just listed.”

Now, Burgess says the new law allows voters to present a concealed weapons license or a Veteran Health ID card. It also includes federal, state, and local employee IDs. After Governor Rick Scott signed Burgess’ measure into law Friday, it immediately took effect.

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Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.