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MI HB4765
MI HB4765Elections: registration; proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote and identification when voting; require. Amends secs. 493a, 493b, 495, 509gg & 509ii of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.493a et seq.) & adds sec. 496c.
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Introduced
08/13/2025
08/13/2025
In Committee
04/16/2026
04/16/2026
Crossed Over
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"Michigan election law,"by amending sections 493a, 493b, 495, 509o, 509q, 509r, 509gg, and 509ii (MCL 168.493a, 168.493b, 168.495, 168.509o, 168.509q, 168.509r, 168.509gg, and 168.509ii), section 493a as amended and section 493b as added by 2023 PA 268, sections 495, 509o, 509q, 509r, and 509gg as amended by 2023 PA 258, and section 509ii as amended by 2023 PA 257, and by adding sections 15a and 496c.
AI Summary
This bill requires individuals registering to vote to provide proof of United States citizenship and voters to present identification when voting, aiming to enhance election security by verifying citizenship. It introduces the concept of a "federal-only voter," who is an applicant whose citizenship hasn't been verified and can only vote in federal elections until their citizenship is confirmed. The bill also allows for the expedited verification of citizenship by providing specific documents and establishes procedures for state agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, to transmit voter registration information, while also outlining how tribal nations can participate in this process. Furthermore, it mandates that individuals released from incarceration will be automatically registered to vote, with the option to decline, and clarifies that certain sensitive voter information, such as proof of citizenship and citizenship status, will be kept confidential.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 04/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4765 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4765-ZT59MDJ7.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4765.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary of H-1 Substitute | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4765-8TQ2F0MC.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4765-PCTNB2HF.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4765.htm |
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