Bill > HB5564

This bill proposes to allow individuals who are at least 16 years of age but less than 17-1/2 years of age to preregister to vote in Michigan. The preregistration process involves submitting an application with information such as the individual's name, address, date of birth, and citizenship status. Once an individual preregisters, they become a registered elector at 17-1/2 years of age and are eligible to vote in their first election after they turn 18 years old. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the Secretary of State and local clerks in processing and managing the preregistration applications and updating the qualified voter file. The bill would take effect 90 days after it is enacted into law.