Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 1198 — Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations dealing with the unauthorized presence or conduct by military officers at an election; provide for. Amends sec. 11d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1197'26

Last action — 10/6/2026 - SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: SUE SHINK

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill establishes sentencing guidelines for military officers violating election laws in Michigan.

This legislation sets specific sentencing guidelines for certain election law violations involving unauthorized military presence or conduct. It aims to clarify consequences for military officers who do not comply with election regulations.

Summary

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations dealing with the unauthorized presence or conduct by military officers at an election; provide for. Amends sec. 11d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1197'26

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 10/6/2026 - SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: SUE SHINK

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1198 do?
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations dealing with the unauthorized presence or conduct by military officers at an election; provide for. Amends sec. 11d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1197'26
What is the current status of SB 1198?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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