Michigan HB6318: Elections: voters; denying the right to vote on the basis of sex; prohibit. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 492c.

What the bill says

To amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 492c.

From the introduced text, August 27, 2026:

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 492c. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 492c. The right of citizens of this state to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex.

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Sponsors

• Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47) · primary sponsor
• Wooden, Stephen (D, 81)
• Rogers, Julie (D, 41)
• Phillips, Tonya (D, 7)
• Miller, Reggie (D, 31)
• Price, Natalie (D, 6)
• Hope, Kara (D, 74)
• Foreman, Morgan (D, 33)
• Martus, Jasper (D, 69)
• Pohutsky, Laurie (D, 17)
• Koleszar, Matt (D, 22)
• Byrnes, Erin (D, 15)

Latest actions

1. August 27, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
2. August 27, 2026: referred to Committee on Election Integrity
3. August 27, 2026: read a first time
4. August 27, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Carrie Rheingans

Common questions

What is HB6318?

HB6318 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Elections: voters; denying the right to vote on the basis of sex; prohibit. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 492c.

What does HB6318 do?

In its own words: To amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 492c.

What is the status of HB6318?

In committee as of August 27, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026 (August 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6318?

Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB6318?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6318