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SB1054

Elections: absent voters; no reason absentee voting; eliminate, and require electors to provide a reason to vote an absent voter ballot. Amends secs. 2, 509aa, 759, 759a & 761 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.2 et seq.); adds sec. 758 & repeals secs. 6, 759e, 759f & 759g of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.6 et seq).

Introduced·6/23/26
Introduced Text

Michigan SB1054 amends absentee voting laws to require electors to provide a reason for voting absentee and repeals no-reason absentee voting.

Michigan SB1054 amends the state's election law to eliminate no-reason absentee voting. It requires electors to provide a specific reason for voting absentee, such as being physically unable to attend polls, being an election inspector, or being 60 years of age or older. The bill also repeals existing provisions that allowed for no-reason absentee voting. It updates the application process for absentee ballots, including electronic ballot formats and return methods for uniformed services and overseas voters.

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Elections And Ethics Committee
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History

Jun 23

Senate

Introduced By Senator Jonathan Lindsey

Jun 23

Senate

Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics