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MI HB4881

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2009

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's criminal procedure code to add election-related felonies to Chapter XVII sentencing guidelines under MCL 777.11d.

  • Establishes sentencing classifications for 31 election crimes, including voter fraud, ballot tampering, election official misconduct, and providing false information about voting rights.

  • Classifies most election offenses as Class E felonies with 5-year maximum sentences, with two exceptions: Class G felonies (2-year maximum) and one Class E offense (4-year maximum).

  • Covers specific violations including forged absentee ballots, voting both in person and by mail, bribing or intimidating voters, destroying election records, and influencing disabled or absentee voters.

  • Contingent on enactment of House Bill 4880 or Senate Bill (number not specified) from the 95th Legislature to take effect.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; misinforming voters on their right to vote; penalize. Amends sec. 11d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4880'09

Elections, voters

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Campaign And Election Oversight

9/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Campaign & Election Oversight9/14/2010
Ethics And Elections5/5/2009

Full Bill Text

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