2021 House Bill 4838

Ban election day internet connections to state poll books and more

Introduced in the House

May 13, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Phil Green (R-84)

To prohibit the electronic poll book at each election precinct from being connected to the internet on election day until its votes have been tabulated. It would also prohibit connecting an electronic voting system to the internet until after the votes are counted, and then only to upload the results to the appropriate clerk.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

June 8, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Aug. 17, 2021

Passed in the House 77 to 31 (details)

To prohibit the electronic poll book at each election precinct from being connected to the internet on election day until its votes have been tabulated. It would also prohibit connecting an electronic voting system to the internet until after the votes are counted, and then only to upload the results to the appropriate clerk.

Received in the Senate

Aug. 25, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Elections

Sept. 30, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 21 to 15 (details)

To prohibit the electronic poll book at each election precinct from being connected to the internet on election day until its votes have been tabulated. It would also prohibit connecting an electronic voting system to the internet until after the votes are counted, and then only to upload the results to the appropriate clerk.

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 3, 2021

Received in the House

Oct. 5, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics