HB 5845·MI·house
Elections: other; retention of electronic poll book flash drives; require. Amends sec. 811 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.811).
Passed One ChamberFiled Apr 22, 2026
Sponsor: Jennifer Wortz (R)
Latest Action
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
Jun 23, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Michigan election law to add a retention rule for electronic poll‑book flash drives used in any primary or election. The drives must be preserved and may only be destroyed after 22 months following the election in which they were used. This aligns their retention period with other election records.
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