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.

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.