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HB 4570

Elections: absent voters; online application for absent voter ballots; provide for. Amends sec. 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 38 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 4570, Elections: absent voters; online application for absent voter ballots; provide for. Amends sec. 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759), was introduced on March 12, 202

assigned PA 270'23
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Bill Summary · HB 4570

Overview: HB 4570, Elections: absent voters; online application for absent voter ballots; provide for. Amends sec. 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759), was introduced on March 12, 2025 and has been assigned PA 270'23.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to modernize the process for applying for absent voter ballots by allowing voters to submit their applications online, rather than solely through paper forms.

Key Provisions:
- Authorizes the Secretary of State to develop and maintain an online platform for voters to apply for absent voter ballots.
- Requires the online application to collect the same information as the current paper-based application.
- Maintains existing deadlines and requirements for submitting absent voter ballot applications.

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would affect all registered voters who wish to cast their ballots by mail, as well as state and local election officials responsible for processing absent voter ballot applications. By providing an online option, the bill aims to make the application process more convenient and accessible for voters.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been assigned PA 270'23, but its next steps in the legislative process are unclear from the information provided.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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