2025 Senate Bill 533

Elections: offenses; false statements or misrepresentations concerning elections; prohibit.

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 931c.

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SB-533 amends Michigan election law to impose civil fines on individuals and entities that intentionally spread false information about elections with the intent to impede voting rights.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2025

Introduced by Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-6) and Jeremy Moss (D-7)

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Sept. 10, 2025

Reported without amendment

Sept. 11, 2025

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Sept. 17, 2025

Reported without amendment

Passed in the Senate 19 to 14 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 17, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations