Michigan SB0533 prohibits false statements or misrepresentations about elections and imposes fines.

Michigan SB0533 amends the Michigan election law by adding a new section that prohibits individuals from making false statements or misrepresentations about elections. This includes false information about the time, place, or manner of an election, voter eligibility, and voter registration status. Individuals found guilty face civil fines up to $1,000 per violation. Entities employing individuals who violate this law are subject to fines up to $10,000, unless they can prove no prior knowledge of the false statements. Local governments have a rebuttable presumption of no prior knowledge.

Michigan SB0533 prohibits false statements or misrepresentations about elections and imposes fines.

Michigan SB0533 amends the Michigan election law by adding a new section that prohibits individuals from making false statements or misrepresentations about elections. This includes false information about the time, place, or manner of an election, voter eligibility, and voter registration status. Individuals found guilty face civil fines up to $1,000 per violation. Entities employing individuals who violate this law are subject to fines up to $10,000, unless they can prove no prior knowledge of the false statements. Local governments have a rebuttable presumption of no prior knowledge.