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MI SB0707

MI SB0707
Elections: 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
In Committee
12/13/2024
Crossed Over
12/13/2024
Passed
Dead
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)

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

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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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