MI SB0533

Prohibits individuals from intentionally and knowingly making false statements about election time, place, or manner; voter eligibility qualifications or restrictions; criminal penalties for voting; or an individual's voter registration status

Imposes civil fines of up to $1,000 per violation for individuals who make false statements with intent to impede or prevent another person from exercising their right to vote

Holds employers liable for up to $10,000 in civil fines if their employee violates the law for an election-related purpose, unless the employer can demonstrate no prior knowledge of the planned false statement

Creates a rebuttable presumption that local governments had no prior knowledge when their employees make such violations, providing some protection for municipalities