SB0533

Elections: offenses; false statements or misrepresentations concerning elections; prohibit. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 931c.

Chamber Passed·9/17/25

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 19–14 · Sep 17, 2025
Current
Government Operations Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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14 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Sep 10, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Elections and Ethics

History

Sep 17, 2025

Senate

Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably Without Amendment(s)

Sep 17, 2025

Senate

Placed On Order Of Third Reading

Sep 17, 2025

Senate

Rules Suspended