2026 House Bill 5845

Elections: other; retention of electronic poll book flash drives; require.

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 811 (MCL 168.811), as amended by 2023 PA 86.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

Updates Michigan election law to require that data from electronic poll book flash drives be preserved for 22 months after an election, aligning digital record-keeping with existing standards for other election materials to enhance transparency and integrity.

Introduced in the House

April 22, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Jennifer Wortz (R-35) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Rachelle Smit (R-43), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Jason Woolford (R-50), Mike Hoadley (R-99), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Joseph Fox (R-101), Ken Borton (R-105) and Jaime Greene (R-65)

Referred to the Committee on Election Integrity

June 9, 2026

Reported with substitute H-1

June 16, 2026

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

June 17, 2026

Passed in the House 62 to 45 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 23, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics