Elections: other; unauthorized presence or conduct by military officers and others at or during an election; prohibit. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding secs. 932n & 932p.
Key claim: Senate Bill 1197 would make it illegal for military officers and other unauthorized people to be present at or engage in certain conduct during a Michigan election.
Abstract
(SB1197 · 103rd Legislature) Elections: other; unauthorized presence or conduct by military officers and others at or during an election; prohibit. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding secs. 932n & 932p. Sponsor: Sen. Jeremy Moss (D) + 9 co-sponsors Latest action (2026-10-06): Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Sue Shink
Why this matters
Michigan election law already restricts who may be inside polling places and how order is maintained; a prohibition specifically targeting unauthorized military presence narrows the universe of actors clerks can lawfully permit near voting operations. Because the bill is only introduced, polling-place rules for clerks and voters are unchanged, but it signals legislative attention to uniformed or armed presence at elections.