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MI SB0707
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes civil fines of up to $1,000 per violation for individuals who intentionally and knowingly make false statements or misrepresentations concerning election time, place, manner, voter eligibility, criminal penalties for voting, or voter registration status.
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Requires that false statements be made with knowledge of their falsity and with intent to impede or prevent another person from voting.
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Imposes civil fines of up to $10,000 on entities that employ individuals who violate this section, unless the entity demonstrates it had no prior knowledge of the planned false statement.
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Provides a rebuttable presumption that local governments did not have prior knowledge of planned violations by their employees.
Legislative Description
Elections: offenses; false statements or misrepresentations concerning elections; prohibit. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 931c.
Elections: offenses
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
12/13/2024