MI SB0531

Establishes that if the same elector signs a petition multiple times (initiative, nominating, recall, or new political party petitions), only the first valid signature shall be counted rather than invalidating additional signatures

Removes language from petition warnings stating that signing a petition more than once is a violation of election law, and removes circulator certifications that they did not allow anyone to sign more than once

Removes the requirement for petitions to identify the congressional district of signers, changing petition headings to require only state residency rather than congressional district designation

Updates terminology throughout the election law from "person" to "individual" and from gendered pronouns ("his or her") to gender-neutral language ("the individual's")

Takes effect January 1, 2027