2025 House Bill 5198

Elections: other; certification that contributions for election administration are not from foreign nationals; require.

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 645a.

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House Bill No. 5198 requires non-governmental entities providing support for election administration in Michigan to certify they are not recipients of foreign donations, establishes public reporting and auditing requirements, and imposes penalties for non-compliance.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 30, 2025

Introduced by Reps. William Bruck (R-30) and Rachelle Smit (R-43)

Referred to the Committee on Election Integrity

Dec. 9, 2025

Reported with substitute H-1

Referred to the Committee on Rules

Feb. 4, 2026

Reported with substitute H-1

Feb. 5, 2026

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 99 to 4 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote