2026 House Bill 5972

Elections: voting procedures; voter access and assistance provisions; provide for.

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 726, 736, and 751 (MCL 168.726, 168.736, and 168.751), and by adding sections 653c, 653d, 653e, 726a, and 753a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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House Bills 5969, 5970, 5971 and 5972 create a robust Michigan State Voting Rights Act to prevent and remedy discriminatory voting practices, enhance protections for minority and disabled voters, establish a dedicated assistance fund, and ensure equitable access to the electoral process through comprehensive legal and administrative measures.