MI HB5986

Allows individuals ages 16 to 17-1/2 to preregister to vote at Secretary of State offices if they hold a Michigan driver's license with graduated licensing status or a state personal identification card and are U.S. citizens.

Preregistered individuals automatically become registered voters at age 17-1/2 and become eligible to vote at the first election after turning 18.

Secretary of State must create a preregistration application and transmit applications and electronic data to city/township clerks and the qualified voter file, but must keep preregistrations in a separate file until the individual reaches 17-1/2 years of age.

Preregistered individuals must not appear on precinct voter lists before age 18, and address changes on their driver's license or ID card must automatically update their preregistration address.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment.