2021 Senate Bill 273

Prescribe absentee ballot "drop box" rules and restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

March 24, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-14)

To establish rules on the use of absentee ballot drop boxes by cities and townships. Among other things, a drop box would have to be approved by both the Secretary of State and the county board of canvassers. Drop boxes would have to be monitored at all times with video cameras, with the recordings kept for at least a month after the election.

Referred to the Committee on Elections

Nov. 30, 2021

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 9, 2021

Passed in the Senate 21 to 16 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 9, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

May 24, 2022

Reported without amendment

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