Key takeaways:
- State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia has introduced a bill that would cancel the filings of any political party that has previously advocated for or been in support of slavery or involuntary servitude.
- The bill would change the voter registration of those affected to “no party affiliation” and provide procedures for them to update their affiliation to an active political party.
- The bill has been met with criticism from some who argue that it is an attempt to suppress the votes of certain groups.
Florida lawmakers are introducing a bill that would require the state’s Division of Elections to cancel the filings of any political party that has previously advocated for or been in support of slavery or involuntary servitude. The bill, called S.B. 1248, was filed on Tuesday by state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia and is part of a larger effort by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis to further his “anti-woke” agenda.
The bill would also change the voter registration of those affected to “no party affiliation” and provide procedures for them to update their affiliation to an active political party. It would also require Florida officials to notify all registered voters who belong to any canceled parties that their party no longer exists.
The proposed bill is part of a larger effort by DeSantis to score headlines ahead of a potential 2024 presidential campaign launch. He has remained coy about the timing of the launch, telling “Fox and Friends” last month that he’ll make up his mind after the legislative session ends in May.
The bill has been met with criticism from some who argue that it is an attempt to suppress the votes of certain groups. However, supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to ensure that no political party is advocating for or supporting slavery or involuntary servitude.
The bill is currently being considered by the state legislature and is expected to be voted on in the coming weeks. It is unclear at this time whether the bill will pass or not.
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