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DeSantis signed the bill, which was passed by the GOP-controlled legislature last month, live on Fox News' "Fox & Friends" during an interview.

Throughout the week, the governor had been holding more formal bill-signing ceremonies across the state as he signed bills into law.
The legislation enacts a host of changes, including limits on where drop boxes could be placed, restrictions on who can drop off a voter's ballot, a mandate that drop boxes be staffed while open, and a requirement that voters must request to vote-by-mail more frequently.
The new laws go into effect immediately, in time for local elections, the forthcoming special House election to replace the late Rep. Alcee Hastings and next year's midterms, which will include elections for governor and the US Senate.

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