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MI HB5845
MI HB5845Elections: other; retention of electronic poll book flash drives; require. Amends sec. 811 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.811).
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Introduced
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
In Committee
06/23/2026
06/23/2026
Crossed Over
06/17/2026
06/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"Michigan election law,"by amending section 811 (MCL 168.811), as amended by 2023 PA 86.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan election law to require that all data contained on electronic poll book flash drives, which are used to manage voter check-ins at polling places, must be carefully preserved for 22 months following an election. These flash drives can only be erased or reused after this 22-month retention period has passed, ensuring that election data is available for a specified duration after an election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Jennifer Wortz (R)*,
Ken Borton (R),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Joseph Fox (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Mike Hoadley (R),
Rachelle Smit (R),
Jason Woolford (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics (on 06/23/2026)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5845 | 04/22/2026 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2026-HEBH-5845.htm | 06/17/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2026-HLA-5845-14MX5CPL.pdf | 06/16/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2026-HLA-5845-97VBT5F3.pdf | 04/27/2026 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5845.htm | 04/22/2026 |
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