The Michigan House passed a bill on Apr. 14 led by State Representative Jason Woolford that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration and casting ballots in the state.
The legislation, House Bill 4765, aims to strengthen Michigan’s voter identification laws and prevent foreign nationals from voting in state elections. Supporters say the measure is intended to promote election integrity and secure the electoral process.
“Election integrity should not be controversial,” said Jason Woolford (R-Howell). “As lawmakers, we owe it to the people of Michigan to guarantee that only U.S. citizens are voting. For too long, our elections have been vulnerable to interference. Today, House Republicans took action to create basic protections that will ensure that our elections are being held in a secure manner.”
Woolford also addressed concerns about respecting voters’ voices and maintaining trust in the system. “Michiganders deserve to have their voices respected,” Woolford said. “Unfortunately, without requiring identification, we have been threatening the sanctity of our voting process. The people of Michigan deserve better, and today we delivered. We need to do everything in our power to ensure that our elections are free from foreign interference. An identification requirement should be the bare minimum.”
With passage in the House, HB 4765 now moves on to the Senate for further consideration.
