Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6090: Elections: candidates; dual citizenship status; require candidates to disclose. Amends sec. 558 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.558).
Status: In committee, September 22, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 558 (MCL 168.558), as amended by 2021 PA 158.
From the introduced text, June 16, 2026:
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 558 (MCL 168.558), as amended by 2021 PA 158. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 558. (1) When filing a nominating petition, qualifying petition, filing fee, or affidavit of candidacy for a federal, county, state, city, township, village, metropolitan district, or school district office in any election, a candidate shall file with the officer with whom the petitions, fee, or affidavit is filed 2 copies of an affidavit of identity. A candidate nominated for a federal, state, county, city, township, or village office at a political party convention or caucus shall file an affidavit of identity within not later than 1 business day after being nominated with the secretary of state. The affidavit of identity filing requirement does not apply to a candidate nominated for the office of President of the United States or Vice President of the United States. (2) An affidavit of identity must contain the candidate's name and residential address; a statement that the candidate is a citizen of the United States; the title of the office sought, including the jurisdiction, district, circuit, or ward; the candidate's political party or a statement indicating no party affiliation if the candidate is running without political party affiliation; the term of office; the …
Sponsors
- Schriver, Josh (R, 66) · primary sponsor
- Maddock, Matt (R, 51)
- Greene, Jaime (R, 65)
- DeBoyer, Jay (R, 63)
- DeSana, James (R, 29)
- Bierlein, Matt (R, 97)
- Alexander, Gregory (R, 98)
- Paquette, Brad (R, 37)
- Wozniak, Douglas (R, 59)
- Fox, Joseph (R, 101)
- Woolford, Jason (R, 50)
- St. Germaine, Alicia (R, 62)
Latest actions
- : referred to second reading
- : reported with recommendation without amendment
- : bill electronically reproduced 06/16/2026
- : referred to Committee on Election Integrity
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Josh Schriver
Subjects: Elections: candidates
Common questions
- What is HB6090?
- HB6090 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Elections: candidates; dual citizenship status; require candidates to disclose. Amends sec. 558 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.558).
- What does HB6090 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 558 (MCL 168.558), as amended by 2021 PA 158.
- What is the status of HB6090?
- In committee as of September 22, 2026. Latest action: referred to second reading (September 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6090?
- Schriver, Josh (R, 66), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB6090?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6090
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