2021 House Bill 4837

Restrict outside groups’ access to state voter database

Introduced in the House

May 13, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-65)

To restrict access to the state's qualified voter file (QVF) database to the Secretary of State office, other election officials it authorizes, local and county election clerks, and state employees or vendors who do maintenance and security work on the QVF. The bill would remove a provision authorizing access by a “designated voter registration agency”.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

June 22, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Aug. 17, 2021

Passed in the House 75 to 33 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 25, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Elections

Sept. 30, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 21 to 15 (details)

To restrict access to the state's qualified voter file (QVF) database to the Secretary of State office, other election officials it authorizes, local and county election clerks, and state employees or vendors who do maintenance and security work on the QVF. The bill would also remove a provision authorizing access by a “designated voter registration agency”.

Received in the House

Sept. 30, 2021

Passed in the House 72 to 33 (details)

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 3, 2021

Received in the House

Oct. 5, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics