Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4127 and 4128 into law, making it illegal to possess a firearm at polling locations across the state.
The governor said the bills build on her administration’s commitment to defending fair and free elections by reducing the threat of voter intimidation and suppression.
Whitmer also signed House Bills 5683 and 5684, supporting local businesses across the state by cutting red tape and expanding service ranges for estheticians and cosmetologists.
“Today, I am proud to sign commonsense legislation that protects voters and election workers and cuts red tape for local small businesses,” said Whitmer. “Together, we are creating a safe environment for voters to make their voices heard. Here in Michigan, we are getting it done, whether it’s defending our fair and free elections or making it easier for local businesses to provide services and do their jobs.”
House Bill 4127 and House Bill 4128, sponsored by state Representative Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) and state Representative Stephanie A. Young (D-Detroit), will bolster public safety and strengthen election security by making it illegal to have a firearm at a polling or counting board location.
The governor said the bills will ensure Michiganders are protected from the threat of gun violence when they head to the polls to cast their vote and also mitigate opportunities for voter intimidation, supporting our fair and free elections.
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