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MI HB5992

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

Steven Marino

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 933a to the Michigan Election Code (1954 PA 116) to establish election forgery as a distinct criminal offense.

  • Makes it a felony for any person to knowingly make, file, or publish a false document related to elections with intent to defraud.

  • Makes it a felony for any person to knowingly make, file, or publish any election-related document containing false signatures with intent to defraud.

  • Takes effect immediately upon approval.

Legislative Description

Elections; offenses; election forgery; establish as a chargeable offense. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 933a.

Crimes: penalties

Last Action

Assigned Pa 620'18 With Immediate Effect

12/31/2018

Committee Referrals

Elections And Government Reform11/8/2018
Elections And Ethics5/15/2018

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