This bill would require individuals in Michigan to provide proof of U.S. citizenship—such as a birth certificate, passport, naturalization papers, certain tribal IDs, or a qualifying driver’s license or state ID—to register or preregister to vote. Automatic registration or preregistration would occur when citizenship documentation is provided during a driver’s license or state ID application, unless the individual opts out. The Secretary of State would verify citizenship, keep sensitive information confidential, and manage registration updates, including opportunities for eligible individuals released from incarceration to register. Additionally, voters would need to show a government-issued photo ID when voting.
