SB0961

Elections: voters; state voting rights act; create. Creates new act & repeals 1969 PA 161 (MCL 691.1031). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0962'26, SB 0963'26, SB 0964'26

Chamber Passed·6/16/26

Michigan SB0961 establishes the State Voting Rights Act to protect and enhance voting rights for all eligible voters.

Michigan SB0961, the State Voting Rights Act, aims to safeguard and improve voting rights for all eligible voters. It prohibits local governments from imposing qualifications or prerequisites to voting that impair the rights of protected class members. The act mandates that local governments ensure equal opportunity for all eligible voters to participate in the political process. It outlines procedures for prospective plaintiffs to notify local governments of potential violations and seek remedies.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 20–17 · Jun 16
Current
Election Integrity Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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17 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 20

3:00 PM

Senate Elections and Ethics

History

Jun 16

Senate

Amendment(s) Defeated

Jun 16

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 121 Yeas 20 Nays 17 Excused 1 Not Voting 0

Jun 16

House

Received On 06/16/2026