SB0964

Elections: voting procedures; voter access and assistance provisions; provide for. Amends secs. 726, 736 & 751 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726 et seq.); adds secs. 653c, 653d, 653e, 726a & 753a & repeals sec. 579 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.579). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0961'26, SB 0963'26

Chamber Passed·6/16/26

Michigan SB0964 amends voting procedures to enhance voter access and assistance.

Michigan SB0964 amends the state's election law to improve voter access and assistance. It allows individuals to provide food, warmth, or other necessities to voters in line without interfering with the voting process. Voters can now seek language assistance from a person of their choice. Local governments must notify the Secretary of State of changes to voting locations, hours, and ballot language. The Secretary of State will post these notices on their website. The bill also mandates that election inspectors inform voters outside the polling place if their ballot was accepted or rejected.

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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 # 126 Yeas 20 Nays 17 Excused 1 Not Voting 0

Jun 16

House

Received On 06/16/2026