DeSantis signs election integrity bill, creates election crimes police unit

Published April 26, 2022 5:26pm ET



Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill establishing a state police unit with the responsibility of investigating voter fraud and other election crimes.

DeSantis signed Senate Bill 524 Monday, creating an Office of Election Crimes and Security under the Florida Department of State. Under the new law, Florida’s governors will be required to appoint special officers to investigate allegations of election law violations.

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