Bill > HB4356

This bill modifies procedures for maintaining voter registration records in Michigan by establishing a new process for handling electors (voters) who have not voted in 8 years or more. Under the bill, the secretary of state must send a forwardable mail notice to registered electors who have not voted in 8 years, which includes a prepaid return card for address verification. The notice informs the elector that they must either complete and return the card, vote, or engage in voting-related activity by the first business day after the second general November election following the notice, or they will be required to affirm their address at the polls. If the return card is not signed or the signature does not match the voter file, the elector's registration will be marked as challenged. Additionally, if the notice is returned as undeliverable and the elector does not vote or engage in voting-related activity by the specified deadline, the secretary of state will cancel the elector's registration and notify the local city or township clerk. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that a clerk cannot cancel a voter's registration solely based on their failure to vote, providing additional protection against unwarranted voter roll removals.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4356