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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan Bill Requires Political Candidates to Disclose Dual Citizenship Status on Affidavits of Identity
Last action · September 22, 2026: referred to second readingSponsors: Josh Schriver and 16 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Michigan candidates seeking federal, state, local, or school district office must now disclose any active or inactive dual citizenship on their , including the country name, method of acquisition, and status. The Secretary of State is required to publish this dual citizenship information online within two business days.
Changes transparency requirements for election candidates across federal, state, and local offices in Michigan, creating a public online record of dual citizenship status and establishing new reporting duties for filing officers.
- Michigan Election Law governs the administration of elections, candidate filings, and ballot access requirements across the state. context
- Affidavits of identity are sworn documents submitted by candidates to verify their eligibility and personal information before appearing on an election ballot. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Election Candidates
Candidates with dual citizenship must disclose specific foreign citizenship details on their affidavits of identity and face disqualification or penalties for non-compliance.
Secretary of State
Must receive digital copies of affidavits containing dual citizenship and publish the disclosed information on the department website within two business days.
Local Filing Officers
Must transmit digital copies of affidavits containing dual citizenship to the Secretary of State without delay.
Key Facts
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
6 actions- Sep 22, 2026Housereferred to second reading
- Sep 22, 2026HouseCommitteereported with recommendation without amendment
- Jun 17, 2026Housebill electronically reproduced 06/16/2026
- Jun 16, 2026HouseCommitteereferred to Committee on Election Integrity
- Jun 16, 2026HouseIntroducedread a first time
- Jun 16, 2026HouseIntroducedintroduced by Representative Rep. Josh Schriver
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Sources
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