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MI HB4132
Bill
Status
5/26/2021
Primary Sponsor
Pauline Wendzel
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AI Summary
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Changes penalty for submitting absent voter ballot applications with false information or forged signatures from misdemeanor to felony.
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Creates new felony offense for knowingly filling out and submitting absent voter ballot applications using another person's name and personal identification information without consent.
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Creates new felony offense for knowingly submitting multiple absent voter ballot applications for a single person with intent to obtain multiple ballots.
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Removes previous misdemeanor penalties for making false statements and forging signatures on absent voter ballot applications, replacing them with felony-level offenses.
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Maintains existing procedures and deadlines for absent voter ballot applications while enhancing criminal penalties for election-related fraud.
Legislative Description
Elections: offenses; certain felonies involving absent voter ballot applications; create. Amends sec. 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759).
Elections: absent voters
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
2/17/2022