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MI SB0707
MI SB0707Elections: offenses; false statements or misrepresentations concerning elections; prohibit. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 931c.
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Introduced
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
In Committee
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Crossed Over
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"Michigan election law,"(MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 931c.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits individuals from intentionally and knowingly making false statements or misrepresentations concerning the time, place, or manner of an election, voter eligibility qualifications or restrictions, criminal penalties associated with voting, or an individual's voter registration status or eligibility. Individuals who violate this provision are subject to a civil fine of up to $1,000 per violation. Additionally, the bill states that entities that employ individuals who make such false statements or misrepresentations for election-related purposes are also subject to a civil fine of up to $10,000, unless the entity demonstrates it had no prior knowledge of the individual's intention to make the false statement or misrepresentation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Mary Cavanagh (D)*,
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Stephanie Chang (D),
Erika Geiss (D),
Veronica Klinefelt (D),
Sean McCann (D),
Mallory McMorrow (D),
Dayna Polehanki (D),
Sue Shink (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 12/13/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2024-SB-0707 | 02/06/2024 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billengrossed/Senate/htm/2024-SEBS-0707.htm | 12/13/2024 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2023-SFA-0707-F.pdf | 11/25/2024 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2023-SFA-0707-G.pdf | 11/12/2024 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2024-SIB-0707.htm | 02/06/2024 |
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