2024 Senate Bill 707

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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The bill aims to impose fines on individuals and entities that intentionally spread false information about elections to prevent voter disenfranchisement.

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 6, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Sue Shink (D-14), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Sean McCann (D-19), Erika Geiss (D-1) and Mallory McMorrow (D-8)

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Nov. 13, 2024

Reported with substitute S-2

Nov. 26, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 12, 2024

Reported with substitute S-2

Substitute S-2 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 20 to 16 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations