MI HB6071

Requires cities and townships to use publicly owned or controlled buildings (school buildings, fire stations, police stations) as polling places whenever possible and convenient

Permits use of buildings owned by 501(c) tax-exempt organizations (except 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)) as polling places if public buildings are not available or convenient

Allows polling places at for-profit or nonprofit residences or facilities with 150+ residents aged 62 or older, or at apartment buildings with 150+ residents

Permits use of privately owned banquet centers, conference centers, or recreation clubhouses only if no suitable public or tax-exempt organization buildings are reasonably available

Prohibits designating polling places owned by political committee sponsors or candidates, and requires signed affidavits from owners of non-public buildings confirming they are not political sponsors or candidates

Effective January 1, 2023