Bill > SB0120

This bill modifies Michigan's election law to establish more detailed requirements for voter identification and voting procedures. It introduces new provisions for voters who do not have traditional identification, requiring them to sign an affidavit and provide specific documents to prove both identity and state residency. The bill defines acceptable documents for proving identity, which include items like marriage licenses, military discharge papers, birth certificates, and court orders, and documents proving state residency, such as utility bills, bank statements, pay stubs, and lease agreements. For voters without these documents, the bill mandates that they be issued a provisional ballot that will not be immediately tabulated but will be secured for post-election verification. Election officials must now contact local clerks to verify voter information and determine ballot validity. The bill also requires detailed reporting of provisional ballots and affidavits to county and state election authorities, ensuring transparency in the voting process. These changes aim to balance voter accessibility with election integrity by providing multiple pathways for individuals to vote while maintaining mechanisms to verify voter eligibility.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0120