2021 House Bill 4491 / 2022 Public Act 195

Revise process for removing dead voters from voter rolls

Introduced in the House

March 11, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Andrew Fink (R-58)

To require county clerks to update the qualified voter file (QVF) by canceling registrations of deceased voters at least monthly. The bill transfers this duty from township and city clerks.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

April 13, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 27, 2021

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To require county clerks to update the qualified voter file (QVF) by canceling registrations of deceased voters at least monthly, and at least weekly starting six weeks before an election, and daily in the last 15 days. The bill transfers this duty from township and city clerks.

Received in the Senate

April 28, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Elections

June 16, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 28, 2022

Passed in the Senate 32 to 1 (details)

To require county clerks to update the qualified voter file (QVF) by canceling registrations of deceased voters at least monthly, and at least weekly starting six weeks before an election, and daily in the last 15 days. The bill transfers this duty from township and city clerks, and would also permit clerks in smaller cities and townships to do certain specific ballot "pre-processing activities" prior to election day.

Received in the House

Sept. 28, 2022

Passed in the House 99 to 5 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 7, 2022