Bill > SB0468

This bill amends Michigan election law to establish new restrictions on electronic voting systems, specifically prohibiting the use of voting equipment containing parts or equipment from certain telecommunications companies deemed to pose potential security risks. Starting January 1, 2026, electronic voting systems cannot include components produced by entities with "covered communications equipment or services" as defined by federal law and listed on the Federal Communications Commission's website. The bill maintains existing requirements for electronic voting systems, such as ensuring voting secrecy, using paper ballots for tabulation, allowing voters to cast votes accurately, providing accessibility for voters with disabilities, and creating an audit trail. The bill requires that new voting systems must be approved by the Board of State Canvassers, meet specific technical standards, undergo field testing with Michigan voters and election officials, and be certified by an independent testing authority. Vendors seeking approval must pay application fees, disclose the system's usage in other states, and provide standard contracts and maintenance agreements. The goal appears to be enhancing the security and reliability of electronic voting equipment by preventing the use of potentially compromised telecommunications components.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0468