Common Cause Florida Executive Director Amy Keith criticized the state legislature on Mar. 12 for passing HB 991, a bill that she said will remove eligible U.S. citizens from Florida’s voter rolls starting in January 2027.
Keith said the new law could prevent thousands of citizens from voting in the next Presidential election if they cannot afford certain documents required by the legislation. “Starting in January 2027, thousands of U.S. citizens will be removed from Florida’s voter rolls, blocking them from voting in the next Presidential election if they can’t afford specific documents,” Keith said. “Life is getting increasingly harder and more expensive in Florida, but with this bill legislators are purging the very voters who are suffering most from Florida’s affordability crisis. I don’t think that’s a coincidence.”
She added that Common Cause Florida would continue its efforts to support all eligible voters in registering and remaining on the rolls. “Common Cause will continue to fight for and support all eligible Florida voters to register to vote and stay on the voter rolls. We work year round to help voters cut through the red tape that the legislator keeps putting in their way.”
Common Cause Florida works to safeguard civil rights and civil liberties while fostering inclusive governance for all Floridians, according to the official website. The organization comprises thousands of members and supporters who participate in advocacy across the state according to its official website.
The group seeks to enhance democracy through nonpartisan efforts promoting government transparency, voter access, and accountability for residents according to its official website. Its activities extend statewide across all 67 counties according to its official website.
Common Cause Florida has also influenced reforms such as automatic voter registration and fair redistricting measures aimed at combating gerrymandering according to its official website. The organization collaborates with election officials and advocates throughout Florida to advance democratic reforms according to its official website.
