HB5969

Elections: voters; state voting rights act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5970'26, HB 5971'26, HB 5972'26

Introduced·5/13/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5969 establishes the State Voting Rights Act to protect voting rights.

Michigan HB5969, the State Voting Rights Act, aims to safeguard voting rights by prohibiting local governments from enacting policies that impair the voting rights of protected classes. It mandates that local governments must not impose qualifications for voting eligibility, alter election administration, or adopt methods of election that disproportionately affect protected classes. The act requires local governments to implement remedies for violations and allows for judicial oversight and monitoring.

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History

May 14

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/13/2026

May 13

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Jason Hoskins

May 13

House

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